CVE-2011-0216
Off-by-one error in libxml in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute...
9.3 HighFix available
CVE-2011-0216 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 9.3) in Apple Safari, published July 21, 2011. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 4.99%, the 92nd percentile. Fixed in libxml2 2.7.8.dfsg-5.1.
- Severity
- 9.3 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 4.99%EPSS, 92nd percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
2.7.8.dfsg-5.1libxml2 +62 more
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.
Exploit likelihood
4.99%Down 0.3 points since Feb 4, 2022
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
libxml2Debian:12 | before 2.7.8.dfsg-5.1 | 2.7.8.dfsg-5.1 |
libxml2Debian:13 | before 2.7.8.dfsg-5.1 | 2.7.8.dfsg-5.1 |
libxml2Debian:14 | before 2.7.8.dfsg-5.1 | 2.7.8.dfsg-5.1 |
libxml2Debian:6.0 From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 2.7.8.dfsg-2+squeeze2, plus listed versions 2.7.8.dfsg-22.7.8.dfsg-2+squeeze1 | 2.7.8.dfsg-2+squeeze2 |
libxml2Debian:5.0 From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 2.6.32.dfsg-5+lenny5, plus listed versions 2.6.32.dfsg-52.6.32.dfsg-5+lenny12.6.32.dfsg-5+lenny22.6.32.dfsg-5+lenny32.6.32.dfsg-5+lenny4 | 2.6.32.dfsg-5+lenny5 |
libxml2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:6::client From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::client From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::client From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2-staticRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::client From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2-pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::client From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
libxml2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:6::computenode From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::computenode From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::computenode From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2-staticRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::computenode From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2-pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::computenode From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:6::server From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::server From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2-staticRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::server From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::server From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2-pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::server From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:6::workstation From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::workstation From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2-staticRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::workstation From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::workstation From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2-pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::workstation From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-4.el6 | 0:2.7.6-4.el6 |
libxml2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.6.16-12.9 | 0:2.6.16-12.9 |
libxml2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.6.16-12.9 | 0:2.6.16-12.9 |
libxml2-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.6.16-12.9 | 0:2.6.16-12.9 |
libxml2-pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.6.16-12.9 | 0:2.6.16-12.9 |
libxml2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.6.16-12.9 | 0:2.6.16-12.9 |
libxml2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.6.16-12.9 | 0:2.6.16-12.9 |
libxml2-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.6.16-12.9 | 0:2.6.16-12.9 |
libxml2-pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.6.16-12.9 | 0:2.6.16-12.9 |
libxml2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.6.16-12.9 | 0:2.6.16-12.9 |
libxml2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.6.16-12.9 | 0:2.6.16-12.9 |
libxml2-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.6.16-12.9 | 0:2.6.16-12.9 |
libxml2-pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.6.16-12.9 | 0:2.6.16-12.9 |
libxml2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.6.16-12.9 | 0:2.6.16-12.9 |
libxml2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.6.16-12.9 | 0:2.6.16-12.9 |
libxml2-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.6.16-12.9 | 0:2.6.16-12.9 |
libxml2-pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.6.16-12.9 | 0:2.6.16-12.9 |
libxml2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 | 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 |
libxml2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 | 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 |
libxml2-pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 | 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 |
libxml2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 | 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 |
libxml2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 | 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 |
libxml2-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 | 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 |
libxml2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 | 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 |
libxml2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 | 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 |
libxml2-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 | 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 |
libxml2-pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 | 0:2.6.26-2.1.12.el5_7.2 |
mingw32-libxml2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:6::client From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 | 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 |
mingw32-libxml2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::client From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 | 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 |
mingw32-libxml2-staticRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::client From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 | 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 |
mingw32-libxml2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:6::computenode From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 | 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 |
mingw32-libxml2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::computenode From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 | 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 |
mingw32-libxml2-staticRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::computenode From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 | 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 |
mingw32-libxml2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:6::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 | 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 |
mingw32-libxml2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 | 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 |
mingw32-libxml2-staticRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 | 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 |
mingw32-libxml2Red Hat:enterprise_linux:6::workstation From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 | 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 |
mingw32-libxml2-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::workstation From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 | 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 |
mingw32-libxml2-staticRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::workstation From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 | 0:2.7.6-6.el6_3 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2011-0216- CVSS 2.0
- 9.3 High
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-189
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2011-0216- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2011-0242No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2011-0242- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-rm98-6q39-jh4qNo score
Off-by-one error in libxml in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute...
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.
- Record
GHSA-rm98-6q39-jh4q- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2011-0216- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2011-0216No score
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.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2011-0216- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0217.html
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1749.html
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:188
support.apple.com/kb/HT4999
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debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2394
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-0216
github.com/advisories/GHSA-rm98-6q39-jh4q
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-0216
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1749
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=645341
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2011/rhsa-2011_1749.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-4008