CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-0198: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Jun 24 2011(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded TrueType font.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.7
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 iOS and macOS=10.6.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-0198?

    CVE-2011-0198 is rated as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-0198?

    To fix CVE-2011-0198, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.8 or later.

  • Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2011-0198?

    CVE-2011-0198 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.6.8.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0198?

    CVE-2011-0198 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2011-0198 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2011-0198 can be exploited remotely via a crafted embedded TrueType font.

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