CVE-2011-0179: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Mar 23 2011(Updated: )
CoreText in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a document that contains a crafted embedded font.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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-2011-0179?
CVE-2011-0179 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0179?
To fix CVE-2011-0179, you should upgrade to Mac OS X version 10.6.7 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-0179?
Users of Mac OS X versions 10.6.0 through 10.6.6 are affected by CVE-2011-0179.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-0179 exploit?
CVE-2011-0179 exploits vulnerabilities in CoreText when processing documents with specially crafted embedded fonts.
Can CVE-2011-0179 lead to application crashes?
Yes, CVE-2011-0179 can cause memory corruption leading to application crashes.
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