CVE-2011-1774 File upload in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into visiting a crafted website that exploits improper libxslt settings 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-1774?
CVE-2011-1774 is a high-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
WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 has improper libxslt security settings, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a crafted web site. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2011-1425.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1774?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Safari, Apple Webkit.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1774?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1774 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-1774 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-1774 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g72c-6w48-gpw9.