CVE-2011-0219 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass Same Origin Policy and modify text rendering via malicious Java applets in Apple 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-0219?
CVE-2011-0219 is a medium-severity 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
Apple Safari before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy, and modify the rendering of text from arbitrary web sites, via a Java applet that loads fonts.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0219?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Safari, Apple Webkit.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0219?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0219 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-0219 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0219 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5qqx-pr52-8r8w.