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 Type 1 font.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.3 | |
macOS Yosemite | <=10.6.6 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.1 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.0 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.2 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.4 | |
macOS Yosemite | =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 |
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CVE-2011-0176 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
To fix CVE-2011-0176, users should update their Mac OS X systems to version 10.6.7 or later.
CVE-2011-0176 affects multiple versions of Apple Mac OS X prior to 10.6.7, including 10.6.0 to 10.6.6.
CVE-2011-0176 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability in Apple Type Services.
Yes, CVE-2011-0176 can be exploited remotely through a malicious document containing a crafted embedded Type 1 font.