CVE-2011-0173

Name: CVE-2011-0173
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-03-23T02:00:04.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-0173 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.76%

75.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-134

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.6.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.0
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.5
Apple	Applescript	All versions
Apple	Mac Os X Server	<= 10.6.6
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.0
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.5

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011/Mar/msg00006.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4581Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011/Mar/msg00006.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4581Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0173?

How severe is CVE-2011-0173?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-0173 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0173?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST