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CWE
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CVE-2011-0247: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Aug 04 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.

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-2011-0247?

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

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-0247?

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

  • What products are affected by CVE-2011-0247?

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

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0247?

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

  • 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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