CVE-2011-0216: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 21, 2011
·Updated
Off-by-one error in libxml in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted web site.
Affected Software
70 affected components
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
Remediation
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0216?
CVE-2011-0216 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of arbitrary code execution and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-0216?
To fix CVE-2011-0216, ensure that you update Apple Safari to version 5.0.6 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0216?
CVE-2011-0216 is an off-by-one error vulnerability leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
4
Which versions of Apple Safari are affected by CVE-2011-0216?
Affected versions include Apple Safari before 5.0.6, specifically versions 5.0.5 and earlier.
5
Can CVE-2011-0216 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-0216 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted web page.