Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Apple Mac OS X Affects ImageIO Component
CVE-2011-0205

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac Os X
Imageio
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 June 2011

What is CVE-2011-0205?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability was identified in the ImageIO framework of Apple Mac OS X prior to version 10.6.8. This flaw allows remote attackers to craft malicious JPEG2000 images that, when processed, can lead to arbitrary code execution or cause the application to crash. Users of affected Mac OS X versions are urged to update their systems to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

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References

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4723
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//J...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48439
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EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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