The stateless address autoconfiguration (aka SLAAC) functionality in the IPv6 networking implementation in Apple iOS before 4.3 and Apple TV before 4.2 places the MAC address into the IPv6 address, which makes it easier for remote IPv6 servers to track users by logging source IPv6 addresses.
References
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4565 | Vendor Advisory |
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4564 | Vendor Advisory |
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Mar/msg00005.html | Vendor Advisory |
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Mar/msg00003.html | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
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Information
Published : 2011-03-11 14:55
Updated : 2019-03-08 08:06
NVD link : CVE-2011-1418
Mitre link : CVE-2011-1418
JSON object : View
CWE
CWE-200
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Products Affected
apple
- apple_tv
- iphone_os
- tvos