CVE-2011-0257: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 15, 2011
·Updated
Integer signedness error in Apple QuickTime before 7.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PnSize opcode in a PICT file that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.
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-2011-0257?
CVE-2011-0257 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-0257?
To fix CVE-2011-0257, users should upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.7 or later.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-0257?
CVE-2011-0257 can be exploited through crafted PICT files that contain a malicious PnSize opcode.
4
Which versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2011-0257?
CVE-2011-0257 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.7, including multiple earlier versions.
5
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2011-0257?
Exploiting CVE-2011-0257 can lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service by crashing the application.