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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.7 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.3 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.6 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.1 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.0 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.2 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.4 | |
macOS Yosemite | =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 | =10.6.7 | |
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 |
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CVE-2011-0198 is rated as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2011-0198, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.8 or later.
CVE-2011-0198 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.6.8.
CVE-2011-0198 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Yes, CVE-2011-0198 can be exploited remotely via a crafted embedded TrueType font.