Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in libxml in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted web site.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | <= 5.0.5 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Jul/msg00002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0217.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4808Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5001
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2394
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:188
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1749.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Jul/msg00002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0217.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4808Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0216?
CVE-2011-0216 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Off-by-one error in libxml in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted ...
How severe is CVE-2011-0216?
CVE-2011-0216 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0216?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.