CVE-2011-0247: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 4, 2011
·
Updated

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Apple QuickTime before 7.7 on Windows allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted H.264 movie.

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

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-2011-0247?

CVE-2011-0247 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-0247?

To mitigate CVE-2011-0247, update to Apple QuickTime version 7.7 or later on Windows.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0247?

CVE-2011-0247 affects multiple versions of Apple QuickTime prior to 7.7 on Windows systems.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0247?

CVE-2011-0247 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2011-0247 be exploited through network access?

Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2011-0247 remotely via specially crafted H.264 movie files.

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