CVE-2011-0175: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 23, 2011
·Updated
Multiple buffer overflows in Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.7 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a document that contains a crafted embedded TrueType 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-2011-0175?
CVE-2011-0175 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-0175?
To mitigate CVE-2011-0175, users should update their Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.7 or later.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2011-0175 facilitate?
CVE-2011-0175 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType font.
4
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2011-0175?
CVE-2011-0175 affects multiple versions of Apple Mac OS X prior to 10.6.7, including 10.6.0 to 10.6.6.
5
Is CVE-2011-0175 present in Apple Mac OS X Server?
Yes, CVE-2011-0175 also affects multiple versions of Apple Mac OS X Server prior to 10.6.7.