CVE-2011-1797: 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-coordination@google.com chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium | <=11.0.696.64 | |
| 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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Reference Links
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4808
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Jul/msg00002.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2245
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4981
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00000.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html
- http://launchpad.net/bugs/778822
- http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/85355
- http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/86781
- http://crbug.com/79075
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1797?
CVE-2011-1797 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution and can lead to denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1797?
To fix CVE-2011-1797, users should update their Safari browser to version 5.0.6 or later or upgrade their Chromium browser.
What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2011-1797?
CVE-2011-1797 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 5.0.6, including various earlier versions.
Can CVE-2011-1797 compromise my computer?
Yes, CVE-2011-1797 can compromise your computer by enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2011-1797 relevant for modern systems?
CVE-2011-1797 is largely a concern for older systems that still run unsupported versions of Safari or Chromium.
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