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CVE-2011-1417: Integer Overflow

First published: Fri Mar 11 2011(Updated: )

Integer overflow in QuickLook, as used in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.7 and MobileSafari in Apple iOS before 4.2.7 and 4.3.x before 4.3.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a Microsoft Office document with a crafted size field in the OfficeArtMetafileHeader, related to OfficeArtBlip, as demonstrated on the iPhone by Charlie Miller and Dion Blazakis during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2011.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Server=10.6.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.3
Apple macOS Server<=10.6.6
Apple macOS Server=10.6.4
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.6.6
Apple macOS Server=10.6.5
Apple macOS Server=10.6.1
Apple macOS Server=10.6.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.1
Apple macOS Server=10.6.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.5
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.0.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.0.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.1.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.3.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.3
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.2.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.5
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.1.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<=4.2.5
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.4
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.0.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.3.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.2.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.2.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-1417?

    CVE-2011-1417 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-1417?

    To fix CVE-2011-1417, users should update to the latest version of Apple Mac OS X and iOS that includes the security patch.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2011-1417?

    CVE-2011-1417 affects Apple Mac OS X versions before 10.6.7 and iOS versions before 4.2.7.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2011-1417?

    CVE-2011-1417 can be exploited through crafted Microsoft Office documents leading to arbitrary code execution.

  • Is there any workaround for CVE-2011-1417?

    There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2011-1417 other than applying the security updates provided by Apple.

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