CVE-2011-3231 json
The SSL implementation in Apple Safari before 5.1.1 on Mac OS X before 10.7 accesses uninitialized memory during the processing of X.509 ce…
published 2011-10-14 15 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2011-3195
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 71%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The SSL implementation in Apple Safari before 5.1.1 on Mac OS X before 10.7 accesses uninitialized memory during the processing of X.509 certificates, which allows remote web servers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted certificate.
Exploit prediction
1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00004.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT5000
vendor-advisory
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osvdb.org
/76390
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/70568
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2011-3231
- NVD CVE-2011-3231
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