CVE-2011-0216 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 21 Jul 2011 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted website due to a heap-based buffer overflow in Safari.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2011-0216?

CVE-2011-0216 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 21 Jul 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Off-by-one error in libxml in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0216?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Safari.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0216?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2011-0216 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0216 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-0216, GHSA-rm98-6q39-jh4q.