First published: Fri Jun 24 2011(Updated: )
Integer overflow in QuickTime in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted RIFF WAV file.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.7 | |
Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.3 | |
Apple QuickTime | ||
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 | =10.6.7 | |
Apple macOS Server | =10.6.5 | |
Apple macOS Server | =10.6.1 | |
Apple macOS Server | =10.6.2 | |
Apple macOS Server | =10.6.0 | |
Apple QuickTime |
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CVE-2011-0209 is considered a critical vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
To fix CVE-2011-0209, update your QuickTime and Mac OS X to the latest version as released by Apple.
CVE-2011-0209 affects multiple versions of Mac OS X prior to 10.6.8 and QuickTime applications.
CVE-2011-0209 can be exploited through a specially crafted RIFF WAV file, leading to application crashes or arbitrary code execution.
No, while CVE-2011-0209 can cause denial of service, it also allows for remote code execution.