CVE-2011-0213: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 24, 2011
·Updated
Buffer 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 JPEG file.
Affected Software
22 affected components
All of the following
Apple QuickTime<7.7.0
Any of the following
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.6.0<10.6.8
Apple Mac OS X Server>=10.6.0<10.6.8
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.6.0<10.6.8
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 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
Apple QuickTime
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 24, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0213?
CVE-2011-0213 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-0213?
To fix CVE-2011-0213, you should update QuickTime or macOS to the latest version that contains the security patch.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-0213?
CVE-2011-0213 can be exploited through specially crafted JPEG files that may lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2011-0213?
CVE-2011-0213 affects QuickTime on macOS versions prior to 10.6.8.
5
Is CVE-2011-0213 still a risk for current macOS users?
No, users running macOS 10.6.8 or later are not at risk from CVE-2011-0213 as it has been patched.