CVE-2011-0213 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a crafted JPEG file in QuickTime on Mac OS X.

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-2011-0213?

CVE-2011-0213 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

Buffer overflow in QuickTime in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted JPEG file.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0213?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Quicktime.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0213?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0213 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-2011-0213 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0213 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3fw2-c83v-qv48.

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