CVE-2011-0241 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the browser via a crafted TIFF image 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-2011-0241?
CVE-2011-0241 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in ImageIO in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted TIFF image with CCITT Group 4 encoding.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0241?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Imageio, Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0241?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0241 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2011-0241 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0241 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2qrf-3j6q-5434.