CVE-2011-0174: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 23, 2011
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a document that contains a crafted embedded OpenType font.
Affected Software
14 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.3
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.6.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.3
Apple Mac OS X Server<=10.6.6
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.4
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 23, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0174?
CVE-2011-0174 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-0174?
To fix CVE-2011-0174, users should update their Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.7 or later.
3
What does CVE-2011-0174 affect?
CVE-2011-0174 affects Apple Type Services in Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.6.7.
4
Can CVE-2011-0174 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-0174 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted document containing an embedded OpenType font.
5
What kind of attack does CVE-2011-0174 enable?
CVE-2011-0174 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.