Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium Project | Chromium | <= 11.0.696.64 |
| 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://crbug.com/79075
- http://launchpad.net/bugs/778822
- 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.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4808
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4981
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999
- http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/85355
- http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/86781
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2245
- http://crbug.com/79075
- http://launchpad.net/bugs/778822
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1797?
CVE-2011-1797 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). 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 differe...
How severe is CVE-2011-1797?
CVE-2011-1797 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-2011-1797?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Chromium Project Chromium, Apple Safari, Apple Webkit, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.