Integer Overflow Vulnerability in ImageIO of Apple Mac OS X
CVE-2011-0194

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
Mac Os X
Imageio
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 March 2011

Summary

The vulnerability in ImageIO within Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.6.7 stems from an integer overflow issue. Attackers can exploit this by sending specially crafted TIFF images utilizing JPEG encoding. When processed, these images may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system or induce denial of service, leading to application crashes. This highlights the importance of maintaining updated software and the need for vigilant cybersecurity practices to mitigate such risks.

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011/Ma...
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4581
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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