CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-1457: 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: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mobile Safari<=5.0.5
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0-beta
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0-beta2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.0
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.0b1
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.0b2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.3
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.3-85.8
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.3-85.8.1
Apple Mobile Safari=1.1
Apple Mobile Safari=1.1.0
Apple Mobile Safari=1.1.1
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.0
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.1
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.3
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.4
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.5
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3.0
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3.1
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3.2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3.2-312.5
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3.2-312.6
Apple Mobile Safari=2
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.0
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.3
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.3-417.8
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.3-417.9
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.3-417.9.2
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.3-417.9.3
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari=3
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.0b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.1b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.2b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.3
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.3b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.4b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.0b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.1
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.2
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.1
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.2
Apple Mobile Safari=4.1
Apple Mobile Safari=4.1.1
Apple Mobile Safari=4.1.2
Apple Mobile Safari=5.0
Apple Mobile Safari=5.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=5.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari=5.0.3
Apple Mobile 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 macOS Server=10.5.8
Apple macOS Server=10.6.8
Apple macOS Server=10.6.9
Apple macOS Server=10.7.0
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-1457?

    CVE-2011-1457 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary code or cause application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-1457?

    To fix CVE-2011-1457, update your Apple Safari browser to version 5.0.6 or later.

  • What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2011-1457?

    CVE-2011-1457 affects all versions of Apple Safari prior to 5.0.6.

  • Can CVE-2011-1457 be exploited by remote attackers?

    Yes, CVE-2011-1457 can be exploited by remote attackers via a specially crafted website.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-1457?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2011-1457 include arbitrary code execution and denial of service from memory corruption.

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