CVE-2011-0197

Name: CVE-2011-0197
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-06-24T20:55:02.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-0197 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. App Store in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.8 creates a log entry containing a user's AppleID password, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a log file, as demonstrated by a log file that has non-default permissions.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

App Store in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.8 creates a log entry containing a user's AppleID password, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a log file, as demonstrated by a log file that has non-default permissions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.8
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.0
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.7
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.8
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.0
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.6
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.7

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Jun/msg00000.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4723Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48443
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Jun/msg00000.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4723Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48443

Timeline

Published: Jun 24, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0197?

How severe is CVE-2011-0197?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-0197 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0197?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2011-0197?

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Source: NVD / NIST