CVE-2011-0246: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 4, 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.
Affected Software
58 affected components
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
Remediation
Event History
Aug 4, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
02:45 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-0246?
To fix CVE-2011-0246, update Apple QuickTime to version 7.7 or later.
3
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.
4
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.
5
What operating systems are impacted by CVE-2011-0246?
CVE-2011-0246 primarily affects Windows operating systems running vulnerable versions of Apple QuickTime.