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CVE-2011-3230

MediumPublished

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...

Published: Oct 14, 2011
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: apple
Evidence observed: Oct 17, 2011

Primary CVSS

6.8/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

49.3%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.9%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

Apple Safari - 'file://' Arbitrary Code Execution (Metasploit)Exploit
Metasploit · osx · Oct 17, 2011

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