CVE-2011-0241

CVE-2011-0241 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Imageio with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in ImageIO in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted TIFF image with CCITT Group 4 encoding.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0241?
Heap-based buffer overflow in ImageIO in Apple Safari before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted TIFF image with CCITT Group 4 encoding.
How severe is CVE-2011-0241?
CVE-2011-0241 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-0241 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0241?
CVE-2011-0241 primarily affects Apple Imageio. In total, 67 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0241?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-0241 published?
CVE-2011-0241 was published on 2011-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (67)

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