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CVE-2011-0179

UnknownEPSS 2.45%

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CVE-2011-0179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CoreText in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a document that contains a crafted embedded font.. EPSS estimates a 2.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CoreText in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a document that contains a crafted embedded font.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.45%

82.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X<= 10.6.6
AppleMac Os X10.6.0
AppleMac Os X10.6.1
AppleMac Os X10.6.2
AppleMac Os X10.6.3
AppleMac Os X10.6.4
AppleMac Os X10.6.5
AppleMac Os X Server<= 10.6.6
AppleMac Os X Server10.6.0
AppleMac Os X Server10.6.1
AppleMac Os X Server10.6.2
AppleMac Os X Server10.6.3
AppleMac Os X Server10.6.4
AppleMac Os X Server10.6.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0179?
CoreText in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a document that contains a crafted embedded font.
How severe is CVE-2011-0179?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-0179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0179?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST