Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability in Hex-Rays IDA Pro

CVE-2011-1053

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Mach-O input file loader of Hex-Rays IDA Pro versions 5.7 and 6.0, allowing remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack. By crafting a specific Mach-O file, an attacker can trigger out-of-memory exceptions that hinder the software's ability to analyze code, disrupting normal operations for users. This vulnerability underscores the importance of scrutinizing input files and validating their integrity to prevent exploitation.

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