CVE-2017-2511 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can spoof the address bar in Apple Safari via a crafted website, potentially misleading users about the site's identity.
- 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-2017-2511?
CVE-2017-2511 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 22 May 2017. 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
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. Safari before 10.1.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Safari" component. It allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via a crafted web site.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2511?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2511?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2511 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-2511 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2511 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r634-mhr5-4j6m.