CVE-2011-0216

libxml2: Off-by-one error leading to heap-based buffer overflow in encoding

Published Jul 21, 2011 CVSS 2.0 · 9.3 Critical EPSS 5.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
Off-by-one error in libxml in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2394-1 libxml2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-0242 Off-by-one error in libxml in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted web site.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1334-1 libxml2 vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 9:43 PM
Reserved
Dec 23, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 21, 2011, 11:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:27 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jul 20, 2011, 12:00 AM