CVE-2011-0179: Buffer Overflow
Published 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.
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-2011-0179?
CVE-2011-0179 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
2
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.
3
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.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2011-0179 exploit?
CVE-2011-0179 exploits vulnerabilities in CoreText when processing documents with specially crafted embedded fonts.
5
Can CVE-2011-0179 lead to application crashes?
Yes, CVE-2011-0179 can cause memory corruption leading to application crashes.