CVE-2011-1374: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 9, 2012
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted REGION record in a PICT file.

Affected Software

51 affected components
QuickTime Player=7.6.8
QuickTime Player=7.3.1
QuickTime Player=7.6.7
QuickTime Player=6.5.1
QuickTime Player=6.0.1
QuickTime Player=6.2.0
QuickTime Player=5.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.3
QuickTime Player=6.1.1
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<=7.7.2
QuickTime Player=7.4.1
QuickTime Player=7.4.5
QuickTime Player=4.1.2
QuickTime Player=7.6.9
QuickTime Player=7.7.1
QuickTime Player=7.2.1
QuickTime Player=5.0.2
QuickTime Player=7.0.2
QuickTime Player=7.2.0
QuickTime Player=5.0.1
QuickTime Player=6.0.2
QuickTime Player=7.6.0
QuickTime Player=7.3.0
QuickTime Player=6.4.0
QuickTime Player=3.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.4
QuickTime Player=6.1
QuickTime Player=6.5
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=7.7.0
QuickTime Player=6.0.0
QuickTime Player=6.3.0
QuickTime Player=7.1.4
QuickTime Player=6.5.2
QuickTime Player=6.5.0
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=6.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.0

Event History

Nov 9, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1374?

CVE-2011-1374 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary code remotely.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-1374?

To mitigate CVE-2011-1374, users should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.7.3 or later.

3

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2011-1374?

Exploiting CVE-2011-1374 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through application crashes.

4

Which versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2011-1374?

CVE-2011-1374 affects multiple versions of Apple QuickTime, including versions prior to 7.7.3.

5

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2011-1374?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2011-1374, so applying the recommended update is the best approach.

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