CVE-2011-3453 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted DNS data due to an integer overflow in the macOS DNS resolver.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2011-3453?

CVE-2011-3453 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 2 Feb 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow in libresolv in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption and application crash) via crafted DNS data.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3453?

It affects 2 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2011-3453?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3453 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2011-3453 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3453 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jjrr-mc72-rfxx.

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