CVE-2011-0173 Other in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash applications via format string vulnerabilities in AppleScript display commands, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-0173?
CVE-2011-0173 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 23 Mar 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in AppleScript in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.7 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via format string specifiers in a (1) display dialog or (2) display alert command in a dialog in an AppleScript Studio application.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0173?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Applescript, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0173?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0173 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-0173 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0173 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5fr6-v2fq-5jcc.