CVE-2011-0198 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Mac OS X systems by tricking users into opening a crafted TrueType font.

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-2011-0198?

CVE-2011-0198 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 24 Jun 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded TrueType font.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0198?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0198?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0198 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-2011-0198 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0198 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-fhg7-25qh-qx37.

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