CVE-2011-3845 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in Apple Safari 5.1.2. This flaw allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted web page, specifically when a blocking plug-in (like Adobe Flash or RealPlayer) is installed and interacted with by the user. The vulnerability arises from improper coordination between an API call and the plug-in unloading process. With a CVSS score of 7.6, this vulnerability is considered high severity, requiring user interaction and a complex attack vector to achieve complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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