What is the severity of CVE-2011-3458?

CVE-2011-3458 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3458?

To fix CVE-2011-3458, users should update to the latest version of Mac OS X, specifically 10.7.3 or later.

What software is affected by CVE-2011-3458?

CVE-2011-3458 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.7.3, including versions 10.7.1 and 10.7.2.

What kind of attack vector is associated with CVE-2011-3458?

CVE-2011-3458 can be exploited through a crafted MP4 file to execute arbitrary code or cause application crashes.

Is CVE-2011-3458 limited to a specific operating system?

Yes, CVE-2011-3458 is specifically a vulnerability in Mac OS X versions prior to 10.7.3.

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CVE-2011-3458

medium

6.8

CWE

264

2/2/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2011-3458

First published: Thu Feb 02 2012(Updated: )

QuickTime in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.3 does not prevent access to uninitialized memory locations, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted MP4 file.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Mac OS X Server	<=10.7.2
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.7.1
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.7.0
macOS Yosemite	=10.7.0
macOS Yosemite	<=10.7.2
macOS Yosemite	=10.7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3458?
CVE-2011-3458 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3458?
To fix CVE-2011-3458, users should update to the latest version of Mac OS X, specifically 10.7.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2011-3458?
CVE-2011-3458 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.7.3, including versions 10.7.1 and 10.7.2.
What kind of attack vector is associated with CVE-2011-3458?
CVE-2011-3458 can be exploited through a crafted MP4 file to execute arbitrary code or cause application crashes.
Is CVE-2011-3458 limited to a specific operating system?
Yes, CVE-2011-3458 is specifically a vulnerability in Mac OS X versions prior to 10.7.3.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3458?
CVE-2011-3458 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3458?
To fix CVE-2011-3458, users should update to the latest version of Mac OS X, specifically 10.7.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2011-3458?
CVE-2011-3458 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.7.3, including versions 10.7.1 and 10.7.2.
What kind of attack vector is associated with CVE-2011-3458?
CVE-2011-3458 can be exploited through a crafted MP4 file to execute arbitrary code or cause application crashes.
Is CVE-2011-3458 limited to a specific operating system?
Yes, CVE-2011-3458 is specifically a vulnerability in Mac OS X versions prior to 10.7.3.