CVE-2011-3448: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Feb 02 2012(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in CoreMedia in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file with H.264 encoding.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | <=10.7.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.7.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.7.0 | |
| 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 | =10.7.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.7.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.7.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3448?
CVE-2011-3448 is classified as a critical vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3448?
To mitigate CVE-2011-3448, users should update their systems to Mac OS X version 10.7.3 or later.
What causes the CVE-2011-3448 vulnerability?
CVE-2011-3448 is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the CoreMedia component of Mac OS X.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2011-3448?
CVE-2011-3448 affects multiple versions of Mac OS X, including 10.6.0 to 10.6.8 and 10.7.0 to 10.7.1.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2011-3448?
CVE-2011-3448 can be exploited via crafting malicious H.264 encoded movie files that may result in application crashes or arbitrary code execution.
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