critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-0249: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Aug 04 2011(Updated: )

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

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple QuickTime Player<=7.6.9
Apple QuickTime Player=3.0
Apple QuickTime Player=4.1.2
Apple QuickTime Player=5.0
Apple QuickTime Player=5.0.1
Apple QuickTime Player=5.0.2
Apple QuickTime Player=6.0
Apple QuickTime Player=6.0.0
Apple QuickTime Player=6.0.1
Apple QuickTime Player=6.0.2
Apple QuickTime Player=6.1
Apple QuickTime Player=6.1.0
Apple QuickTime Player=6.1.1
Apple QuickTime Player=6.2.0
Apple QuickTime Player=6.3.0
Apple QuickTime Player=6.4.0
Apple QuickTime Player=6.5
Apple QuickTime Player=6.5.0
Apple QuickTime Player=6.5.1
Apple QuickTime Player=6.5.2
Apple QuickTime Player=7.0
Apple QuickTime Player=7.0.0
Apple QuickTime Player=7.0.1
Apple QuickTime Player=7.0.2
Apple QuickTime Player=7.0.3
Apple QuickTime Player=7.0.4
Apple QuickTime Player=7.1
Apple QuickTime Player=7.1.0
Apple QuickTime Player=7.1.1
Apple QuickTime Player=7.1.2
Apple QuickTime Player=7.1.3
Apple QuickTime Player=7.1.4
Apple QuickTime Player=7.1.5
Apple QuickTime Player=7.1.6
Apple QuickTime Player=7.2
Apple QuickTime Player=7.2.0
Apple QuickTime Player=7.2.1
Apple QuickTime Player=7.3
Apple QuickTime Player=7.3.0
Apple QuickTime Player=7.3.1
Apple QuickTime Player=7.3.1.70
Apple QuickTime Player=7.4
Apple QuickTime Player=7.4.0
Apple QuickTime Player=7.4.1
Apple QuickTime Player=7.4.5
Apple QuickTime Player=7.5.0
Apple QuickTime Player=7.5.5
Apple QuickTime Player=7.6.0
Apple QuickTime Player=7.6.1
Apple QuickTime Player=7.6.2
Apple QuickTime Player=7.6.5
Apple QuickTime Player=7.6.6
Apple QuickTime Player=7.6.7
Apple QuickTime Player=7.6.8
macOS Yosemite=10.5.8
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.8
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-2011-0249?

    CVE-2011-0249 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-0249?

    To mitigate the risk of CVE-2011-0249, users should update their Apple QuickTime software to version 7.7 or later.

  • What platforms are affected by CVE-2011-0249?

    CVE-2011-0249 affects several versions of Apple QuickTime on various platforms, including many versions prior to 7.7.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0249?

    CVE-2011-0249 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to application crashes or arbitrary code execution.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2011-0249?

    Yes, CVE-2011-0249 has been known to be exploited in the wild, targeting users of vulnerable QuickTime versions.

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