CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-3230

First published: Fri Oct 14 2011(Updated: )

Apple Safari before 5.1.1 on Mac OS X does not enforce an intended policy for file: URLs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mobile Safari
Apple Mobile Safari<=5.1
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=1.0b1
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=2.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari=3
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.0b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.0b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.1-beta
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.1b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.1b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.2b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.2b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.3
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.3
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.3b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.3b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.4b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.4b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.0b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.0b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.1
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.1b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.2
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.2b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.0b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.1
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.1b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.2
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.2b
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0-beta
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0.0b
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0.3
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0.5
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 Mobile Safari=5.0.5
Apple Mobile Safari=5.0.6
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.7.1
Apple macOS Server<=10.7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-3230?

    CVE-2011-3230 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-3230?

    To fix CVE-2011-3230, update Apple Safari to version 5.1.1 or later on Mac OS X.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2011-3230?

    CVE-2011-3230 affects Apple Safari versions before 5.1.1 on Mac OS X.

  • Can exploiting CVE-2011-3230 lead to data loss?

    Yes, exploiting CVE-2011-3230 can potentially result in arbitrary code execution, leading to data loss or compromise.

  • Is it safe to use Safari versions prior to 5.1.1 due to CVE-2011-3230?

    No, using Safari versions prior to 5.1.1 is unsafe due to the vulnerabilities present in CVE-2011-3230.

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