CVE-2011-0173

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in AppleScript in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.7 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via format string specifiers in a (1) display dialog or (2) display alert command in a dialog in an AppleScript Studio application.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.66%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011/Mar/msg00006.html patch vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4581 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0173?
CVE-2011-0173 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-0173?
To fix CVE-2011-0173, 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-2011-0173 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-0173 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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