CVE-2011-0161

Description

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 5.0.4 and iOS before 4.3, does not properly handle the Attr.style accessor, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and inject Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) token sequences via a crafted web site.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.39%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4564 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66000 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46814 vdb entry
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4566 vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Mar/msg00003.html vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Mar/msg00004.html vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025182 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0161?
CVE-2011-0161 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-0161?
To fix CVE-2011-0161, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-0161 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-0161 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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