CVE-2011-3249: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 28, 2011
·Updated
Buffer overflow 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 movie file with FLC encoding.
Affected Software
59 affected components
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
Event History
Oct 28, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
02:49 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3249?
CVE-2011-3249 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-3249?
To fix CVE-2011-3249, update Apple QuickTime to version 7.7.1 or later.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-3249?
CVE-2011-3249 can be exploited through crafted movie files that trigger a buffer overflow.
4
Which versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2011-3249?
CVE-2011-3249 affects all versions of QuickTime prior to 7.7.1.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-3249?
The potential impacts of CVE-2011-3249 include arbitrary code execution and application crashes.