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5.8

Safari <5.0.6 can alter text from any site

CVE-2011-0219 · published 15 years ago
Summary

Versions of Apple Safari earlier than 5.0.6 let a malicious website change how text from other sites is displayed. This works by using a Java applet to load custom fonts, bypassing the browser's normal security restrictions. Update Safari to version 5.0.6 or later, or use a browser that blocks Java applets, to prevent this behavior.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple safari <= 5.0.5
1.0
1.0.0
1.0.0b1
1.0.0b2
1.0.1
1.0.2
1.0.3
1.1
1.1.0
1.1.1
1.2
42 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple webkit All versions
cpe:2.3:a:apple:webkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Apple Safari before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy, and modify the rendering of text from arbitrary web sites, via a Java applet that loads fonts.
Apple Safari before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy, and modify the rendering of text from arbitrary web sites, via a Java applet that loads fonts.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.8 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published21 Jul 2011
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2011-0219 · NVD
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