CVE-2011-0177: 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 SFNT table in an embedded 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-2011-0177?
CVE-2011-0177 is considered to have a critical severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
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.
3
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.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0177?
CVE-2011-0177 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2011-0177 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-0177 can be exploited remotely through crafted documents containing specific font tables.