HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2011-3446

Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.3 does not properly manage memory for data-font files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (app...

Vulnerability Description

Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.3 does not properly manage memory for data-font files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted font that is accessed by Font Book.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X<= 10.7.2
AppleMac Os X Server<= 10.7.2

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-3446?

CVE-2011-3446 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.3 does not properly manage memory for data-font files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (app...

How severe is CVE-2011-3446?

CVE-2011-3446 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3446?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.