Re-entrancy Vulnerability in Apple Safari for Windows
CVE-2011-0215

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
Imageio
Safari
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 July 2011

Summary

An issue in ImageIO within Apple Safari for Windows prior to version 5.0.6 can lead to a re-entrancy problem. This flaw allows remote attackers to exploit crafted TIFF files, potentially executing arbitrary code or causing application crashes. It highlights the risks associated with processing image files and points to the importance of updating the software to mitigate such security threats.

References

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4981
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//O...
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4808
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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