# CVE-2012-0640: WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.1.4 does not properly implement "From third parties and advertisers" cookie blocking, which makes it easier

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-03-12 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.1.4 does not properly implement "From third parties and advertisers" cookie blocking, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track users via a cookie.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/48377
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026785
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00003.html

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