CVE-2011-0215: Input Validation

Published Jul 21, 2011
·
Updated

ImageIO in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 on Windows does not properly address re-entrancy issues, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted TIFF file.

Affected Software

71 affected components
Apple ImageIO
Safari<=5.0.5
Safari=1.0
Safari=1.0-beta
Safari=1.0-beta2
Safari=1.0.0
Safari=1.0.0b1
Safari=1.0.0b2
Safari=1.0.1
Safari=1.0.2
Safari=1.0.3
Safari=1.0.3-85.8
Safari=1.0.3-85.8.1
Safari=1.1
Safari=1.1.0
Safari=1.1.1
Safari=1.2
Safari=1.2.0
Safari=1.2.1
Safari=1.2.2
Safari=1.2.3
Safari=1.2.4
Safari=1.2.5
Safari=1.3
Safari=1.3.0
Safari=1.3.1
Safari=1.3.2
Safari=1.3.2-312.5
Safari=1.3.2-312.6
Safari=2
Safari=2.0
Safari=2.0.0
Safari=2.0.1
Safari=2.0.2
Safari=2.0.3
Safari=2.0.3-417.8
Safari=2.0.3-417.9
Safari=2.0.3-417.9.2
Safari=2.0.3-417.9.3
Safari=2.0.4
Safari=3
Safari=3.0
Safari=3.0.0
Safari=3.0.0b
Safari=3.0.1
Safari=3.0.1b
Safari=3.0.2
Safari=3.0.2b
Safari=3.0.3
Safari=3.0.3b
Safari=3.0.4
Safari=3.0.4b
Safari=3.1.0
Safari=3.1.0b
Safari=3.1.1
Safari=3.1.2
Safari=3.2.0
Safari=3.2.1
Safari=3.2.2
Safari=4.1
Safari=4.1.1
Safari=4.1.2
Safari=5.0
Safari=5.0.1
Safari=5.0.2
Safari=5.0.3
Safari=5.0.4
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Event History

Jul 21, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
11:55 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0215?

CVE-2011-0215 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-0215?

To fix CVE-2011-0215, you should update to Apple Safari version 5.0.6 or later.

3

Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2011-0215?

CVE-2011-0215 affects Apple Safari versions before 5.0.6 on Windows.

4

What type of attack can be executed through CVE-2011-0215?

CVE-2011-0215 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger an application crash via a crafted TIFF file.

5

Is CVE-2011-0215 specific to Windows?

Yes, CVE-2011-0215 specifically affects Apple Safari running on the Windows operating system.

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