CVE-2011-0208 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted Microsoft Office documents processed by 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-2011-0208?

CVE-2011-0208 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

QuickLook in Apple Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted Microsoft Office document.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0208?

It affects 2 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2011-0208?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0208 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-2011-0208 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0208 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f658-ph4h-3v53.

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