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CVE-2011-0250: 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 STSS atoms in a QuickTime movie 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
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.8
Apple macOS 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-2011-0250?

    CVE-2011-0250 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-0250?

    To fix CVE-2011-0250, users should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.7 or newer.

  • What versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2011-0250?

    CVE-2011-0250 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.7, including all versions from 3.0 to 7.6.8.

  • Can CVE-2011-0250 lead to data loss?

    Yes, CVE-2011-0250 could potentially lead to data loss through remote code execution or application crashes.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2011-0250?

    CVE-2011-0250 can be exploited by remote attackers using specially crafted QuickTime movie files.

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