CVE-2011-3231: Code Injection
First published: Fri Oct 14 2011(Updated: )
The SSL implementation in Apple Safari before 5.1.1 on Mac OS X before 10.7 accesses uninitialized memory during the processing of X.509 certificates, which allows remote web servers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted certificate.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Safari | ||
| Safari | <=5.1 | |
| 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 | =1.0b1 | |
| 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 | =2.0.4 | |
| Safari | =3 | |
| Safari | =3.0 | |
| Safari | =3.0.0 | |
| Safari | =3.0.0 | |
| Safari | =3.0.0b | |
| Safari | =3.0.0b | |
| Safari | =3.0.1 | |
| Safari | =3.0.1 | |
| Safari | =3.0.1-beta | |
| Safari | =3.0.1b | |
| Safari | =3.0.1b | |
| Safari | =3.0.2 | |
| Safari | =3.0.2 | |
| Safari | =3.0.2b | |
| Safari | =3.0.2b | |
| Safari | =3.0.3 | |
| Safari | =3.0.3 | |
| Safari | =3.0.3b | |
| Safari | =3.0.3b | |
| Safari | =3.0.4 | |
| Safari | =3.0.4 | |
| Safari | =3.0.4b | |
| Safari | =3.0.4b | |
| Safari | =3.1.0 | |
| Safari | =3.1.0 | |
| Safari | =3.1.0b | |
| Safari | =3.1.0b | |
| Safari | =3.1.1 | |
| Safari | =3.1.1b | |
| Safari | =3.1.2 | |
| Safari | =3.1.2b | |
| Safari | =3.2.0 | |
| Safari | =3.2.0b | |
| Safari | =3.2.1 | |
| Safari | =3.2.1b | |
| Safari | =3.2.2 | |
| Safari | =3.2.2b | |
| Safari | =4.0 | |
| Safari | =4.0-beta | |
| Safari | =4.0.0b | |
| Safari | =4.0.1 | |
| Safari | =4.0.2 | |
| Safari | =4.0.3 | |
| Safari | =4.0.4 | |
| Safari | =4.0.5 | |
| 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 | |
| Safari | =5.0.5 | |
| Safari | =5.0.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.6.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.6.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3231?
CVE-2011-3231 has been classified as a vulnerability that allows remote code execution due to its severity.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3231?
To address CVE-2011-3231, you need to update Apple Safari to version 5.1.1 or later.
Which versions of Apple Safari are affected by CVE-2011-3231?
CVE-2011-3231 affects versions of Apple Safari prior to 5.1.1.
Can CVE-2011-3231 affect my macOS system?
Yes, CVE-2011-3231 can affect macOS systems running vulnerable versions of Apple Safari.
What kind of attack is possible due to CVE-2011-3231?
CVE-2011-3231 can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted X.509 certificate.
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