CVE-2011-0252: 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 STTS atoms in a QuickTime movie file.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple QuickTime | <=7.6.9 | |
| 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 | =7.1.0 | |
| 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 | =7.2.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.2.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3.1.70 | |
| 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 QuickTime | =7.66.71.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.67.75.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0252?
CVE-2011-0252 has a high severity rating, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0252?
The fix for CVE-2011-0252 is to update Apple QuickTime to version 7.7 or later.
What impact does CVE-2011-0252 have on systems using vulnerable QuickTime versions?
Systems with vulnerable QuickTime versions can experience remote code execution or denial of service due to heap-based buffer overflow.
How can I determine if my version of Apple QuickTime is affected by CVE-2011-0252?
You can check your Apple QuickTime version against the affected versions listed for CVE-2011-0252, specifically any version prior to 7.7.
What types of attacks could exploit CVE-2011-0252?
Attackers could exploit CVE-2011-0252 using specially crafted QuickTime movie files that contain malicious STTS atoms.
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