Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Safari by Apple
CVE-2011-1797

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Chromium Project

Status
Chromium
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 July 2011

What is CVE-2011-1797?

A vulnerability in WebKit, utilized by Apple Safari prior to version 5.0.6, enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service through a maliciously crafted website. This weakness arises from memory corruption issues, leading to potential application crashes. Users are advised to secure their systems by updating Safari to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2245
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4981
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//O...
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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