critical
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2011-0246: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Aug 04 2011(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.7 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted GIF file.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple QuickTime<=7.6.9
Apple QuickTime=3.0
Apple QuickTime=4.1.2
Apple QuickTime=5.0
Apple QuickTime=5.0.1
Apple QuickTime=5.0.2
Apple QuickTime=6.0
Apple QuickTime=6.0.0
Apple QuickTime=6.0.1
Apple QuickTime=6.0.2
Apple QuickTime=6.1
Apple QuickTime=6.1.0
Apple QuickTime=6.1.1
Apple QuickTime=6.2.0
Apple QuickTime=6.3.0
Apple QuickTime=6.4.0
Apple QuickTime=6.5
Apple QuickTime=6.5.0
Apple QuickTime=6.5.1
Apple QuickTime=6.5.2
Apple QuickTime=7.0
Apple QuickTime=7.0.0
Apple QuickTime=7.0.1
Apple QuickTime=7.0.2
Apple QuickTime=7.0.3
Apple QuickTime=7.0.4
Apple QuickTime=7.1
Apple QuickTime=7.1.0
Apple QuickTime=7.1.1
Apple QuickTime=7.1.2
Apple QuickTime=7.1.3
Apple QuickTime=7.1.4
Apple QuickTime=7.1.5
Apple QuickTime=7.1.6
Apple QuickTime=7.2
Apple QuickTime=7.2.0
Apple QuickTime=7.2.1
Apple QuickTime=7.3
Apple QuickTime=7.3.0
Apple QuickTime=7.3.1
Apple QuickTime=7.3.1.70
Apple QuickTime=7.4
Apple QuickTime=7.4.0
Apple QuickTime=7.4.1
Apple QuickTime=7.4.5
Apple QuickTime=7.5.0
Apple QuickTime=7.5.5
Apple QuickTime=7.6.0
Apple QuickTime=7.6.1
Apple QuickTime=7.6.2
Apple QuickTime=7.6.5
Apple QuickTime=7.6.6
Apple QuickTime=7.6.7
Apple QuickTime=7.6.8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Aug/msg00000.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-0246?

    CVE-2011-0246 has a high severity due to its potential to execute arbitrary code or cause application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-0246?

    To fix CVE-2011-0246, update Apple QuickTime to version 7.7 or later.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-0246?

    CVE-2011-0246 can be exploited through crafted GIF files that cause a heap-based buffer overflow.

  • Which versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2011-0246?

    CVE-2011-0246 affects multiple versions of Apple QuickTime prior to 7.7, including versions up to 7.6.9.

  • What operating systems are impacted by CVE-2011-0246?

    CVE-2011-0246 primarily affects Windows operating systems running vulnerable versions of Apple QuickTime.

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