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CVE-2011-0175: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed 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.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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 macOS Server=10.6.3
Apple macOS Server<=10.6.6
Apple macOS Server=10.6.4
Apple macOS Server=10.6.5
Apple macOS Server=10.6.1
Apple macOS Server=10.6.2
Apple macOS Server=10.6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-0175?

    CVE-2011-0175 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • 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.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2011-0175 facilitate?

    CVE-2011-0175 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType font.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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