CVE-2011-3230 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted websites due to Safari's failure to enforce file URL policies.
- 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-2011-3230?
CVE-2011-3230 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 14 Oct 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 5.1.1 on Mac OS X does not enforce an intended policy for file: URLs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3230?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3230?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3230 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-3230 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-3230 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rv8m-qq6g-85f6.