CVE-2011-0230 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash applications via a buffer overflow in Apple Type Services on macOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-0230?
CVE-2011-0230 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 14 Oct 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the ATSFontDeactivate API in Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0230?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0230?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0230 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-2011-0230 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0230 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mf52-q2w2-mrvx.