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CVE-2011-1774

8.8 · HIGH

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.

Published Jul 21, 2011appleCWE-20EPSS 43.20%

Overview

CVE-2011-1774 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple safari. It was published on July 21, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update safari to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
applesafari0Affected

References

Reflists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00000.htmlReflists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.htmlReflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Jul/msg00002.htmlRefsecurityreason.com/securityalert/8481Refsupport.apple.com/kb/HT4808Refsupport.apple.com/kb/HT4981Refsupport.apple.com/kb/HT4999Reflists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00000.htmlReflists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.htmlReflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Jul/msg00002.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1774?

CVE-2011-1774 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple safari. It was published on July 21, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-1774?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-1774?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update safari to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-1774?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-1774 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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