CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-0177: 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 SFNT table in an embedded 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-2011-0177?

    CVE-2011-0177 is considered to have a critical severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-0177?

    To fix CVE-2011-0177, update affected Apple Mac OS X systems to version 10.6.7 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2011-0177?

    CVE-2011-0177 affects multiple versions of Apple Mac OS X prior to 10.6.7, specifically 10.6.0 through 10.6.6.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0177?

    CVE-2011-0177 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2011-0177 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2011-0177 can be exploited remotely through crafted documents containing specific font tables.

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