critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-0237: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jul 21 2011(Updated: )

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 5.0.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2011-07-20-1.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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
WebKit
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.0
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Jul/msg00002.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-0237?

    CVE-2011-0237 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-0237?

    To resolve CVE-2011-0237, update Apple Safari to version 5.0.6 or later.

  • What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2011-0237?

    CVE-2011-0237 affects Apple Safari versions up to and including 5.0.5.

  • Can CVE-2011-0237 be exploited via a malicious website?

    Yes, CVE-2011-0237 can be exploited by remote attackers through a specifically crafted website.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-0237?

    The impacts of CVE-2011-0237 include arbitrary code execution and application crashes due to memory corruption.

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