CVE-2011-0256: Integer Overflow
Published Aug 15, 2011
·Updated
Integer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted track run atoms in a QuickTime movie file.
Affected Software
32 affected components
QuickTime Player=7.6.8
QuickTime Player=7.3.1
QuickTime Player=7.6.7
QuickTime Player=7.0.3
QuickTime Player=7.5.0
QuickTime Player=7.1.5
QuickTime Player=7.6.1
QuickTime Player=7.0.1
QuickTime Player=7.1.6
QuickTime Player=7.4.1
QuickTime Player=7.4.5
QuickTime Player=7.2.1
QuickTime Player=7.0.2
QuickTime Player=7.67.75.0
QuickTime Player=7.2.0
QuickTime Player=7.6.0
QuickTime Player=7.3.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.4
QuickTime Player=7.3.1.70
QuickTime Player=7.1.2
QuickTime Player=7.4.0
QuickTime Player=7.1.1
QuickTime Player=7.6.6
QuickTime Player<=7.6.9
QuickTime Player=7.66.71.0
QuickTime Player=7.1.4
QuickTime Player=7.1.3
QuickTime Player=7.5.5
QuickTime Player=7.6.2
QuickTime Player=7.6.5
QuickTime Player=7.1.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.0
Event History
Aug 15, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0256?
CVE-2011-0256 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service in Apple QuickTime.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-0256?
To fix CVE-2011-0256, update Apple QuickTime to version 7.7 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2011-0256?
CVE-2011-0256 affects multiple versions of Apple QuickTime prior to version 7.7, including 7.6.8, 7.6.7, and earlier versions.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0256?
CVE-2011-0256 is categorized as an integer overflow vulnerability.
5
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2011-0256?
The potential consequences of CVE-2011-0256 include arbitrary code execution and crash of the QuickTime application.