CVE-2011-0257 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a crafted PICT file exploiting an integer signedness error in QuickTime.
- 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-2011-0257?
CVE-2011-0257 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Quicktime, published on 15 Aug 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
Integer signedness error in Apple QuickTime before 7.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PnSize opcode in a PICT file that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0257?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0257?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0257 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-0257 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-0257 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Quicktime
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wgv3-69w7-c4jm.