Vulnerability Description
WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 has improper libxslt security settings, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a crafted web site. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2011-1425.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | <= 5.0.5 |
| Apple | Webkit | All versions |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.8 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.8 |
| 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/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Jul/msg00002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8481
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4808Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4981
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Jul/msg00002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8481
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4808Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4981
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1774?
CVE-2011-1774 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 has improper libxslt security settings, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a crafted web site. N...
How severe is CVE-2011-1774?
CVE-2011-1774 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1774?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Webkit, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server, Microsoft Windows 7.