CVE-2011-0238: Buffer Overflow
Published 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.
Affected Software
79 affected components
apple Safari<=5.0.5
apple Safari=1.0
apple Safari=1.0-beta
apple Safari=1.0-beta2
apple Safari=1.0.0
apple Safari=1.0.0b1
apple Safari=1.0.0b2
apple Safari=1.0.1
apple Safari=1.0.2
apple Safari=1.0.3
apple Safari=1.0.3-85.8
apple Safari=1.0.3-85.8.1
apple Safari=1.1
apple Safari=1.1.0
apple Safari=1.1.1
apple Safari=1.2
apple Safari=1.2.0
apple Safari=1.2.1
apple Safari=1.2.2
apple Safari=1.2.3
apple Safari=1.2.4
apple Safari=1.2.5
apple Safari=1.3
apple Safari=1.3.0
apple Safari=1.3.1
apple Safari=1.3.2
apple Safari=1.3.2-312.5
apple Safari=1.3.2-312.6
apple Safari=2
apple Safari=2.0
apple Safari=2.0.0
apple Safari=2.0.1
apple Safari=2.0.2
apple Safari=2.0.3
apple Safari=2.0.3-417.8
apple Safari=2.0.3-417.9
apple Safari=2.0.3-417.9.2
apple Safari=2.0.3-417.9.3
apple Safari=2.0.4
apple Safari=3
apple Safari=3.0
apple Safari=3.0.0
apple Safari=3.0.0b
apple Safari=3.0.1
apple Safari=3.0.1b
apple Safari=3.0.2
apple Safari=3.0.2b
apple Safari=3.0.3
apple Safari=3.0.3b
apple Safari=3.0.4
apple Safari=3.0.4b
apple Safari=3.1.0
apple Safari=3.1.0b
apple Safari=3.1.1
apple Safari=3.1.2
apple Safari=3.2.0
apple Safari=3.2.1
apple Safari=3.2.2
apple Safari=4.1
apple Safari=4.1.1
apple Safari=4.1.2
apple Safari=5.0
apple Safari=5.0.1
apple Safari=5.0.2
apple Safari=5.0.3
apple Safari=5.0.4
Apple 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 Mac OS X Server=10.5.8
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.8
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.9
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.7.0
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-2011-0238?
CVE-2011-0238 has high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution and application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-0238?
To fix CVE-2011-0238, update Apple Safari to version 5.0.6 or later.
3
What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2011-0238?
CVE-2011-0238 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 5.0.6.
4
Can CVE-2011-0238 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-0238 can be exploited remotely via a crafted website.
5
What are the main risks associated with CVE-2011-0238?
The main risks associated with CVE-2011-0238 include arbitrary code execution and denial of service due to memory corruption.