CWE
189
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-3248

First published: Fri Oct 28 2011(Updated: )

Integer signedness error in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted font table in a QuickTime movie file.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple QuickTime<=7.7
Apple QuickTime=3.0
Apple QuickTime=4.1.2
Apple QuickTime=5.0
Apple QuickTime=5.0.1
Apple QuickTime=5.0.2
Apple QuickTime=6.0
Apple QuickTime=6.0.0
Apple QuickTime=6.0.1
Apple QuickTime=6.0.2
Apple QuickTime=6.1
Apple QuickTime=6.1.0
Apple QuickTime=6.1.1
Apple QuickTime=6.2.0
Apple QuickTime=6.3.0
Apple QuickTime=6.4.0
Apple QuickTime=6.5
Apple QuickTime=6.5.0
Apple QuickTime=6.5.1
Apple QuickTime=6.5.2
Apple QuickTime=7.0
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
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
Apple QuickTime=7.2.0
Apple QuickTime=7.2.1
Apple QuickTime=7.3
Apple QuickTime=7.3.0
Apple QuickTime=7.3.1
Apple QuickTime=7.3.1.70
Apple QuickTime=7.4
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=7.6.9
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-3248?

    CVE-2011-3248 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-3248?

    To remediate CVE-2011-3248, upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.7.1 or later.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-3248?

    CVE-2011-3248 can be exploited through crafted QuickTime movie files containing malicious font tables.

  • Which versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2011-3248?

    CVE-2011-3248 affects multiple versions of QuickTime, specifically all versions prior to 7.7.1, including 3.0 through 7.6.9.

  • Can CVE-2011-3248 cause a denial of service?

    Yes, CVE-2011-3248 can lead to a denial of service by crashing the QuickTime application.

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