CVE-2011-0184 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted Excel spreadsheets in macOS QuickLook.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-0184?
CVE-2011-0184 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 23 Mar 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
QuickLook in Apple Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via an Excel spreadsheet with a crafted formula that uses unspecified opcodes.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0184?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0184?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0184 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2011-0184 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0184 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hjpf-ff78-8c2f.