CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-0213: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri 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.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2011-0213?

    CVE-2011-0213 affects QuickTime on macOS versions prior to 10.6.8.

  • 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.

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