CVE-2011-3450 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

CoreUI in Apple Mac OS X 10.7.x before 10.7.3 does not properly restrict the allocation of stack memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory consumption and application crash) via a long URL.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.7.0
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-399

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Feb/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5130Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Feb/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5130Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-3450?

CVE-2011-3450 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). CoreUI in Apple Mac OS X 10.7.x before 10.7.3 does not properly restrict the allocation of stack memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory co...

How severe is CVE-2011-3450?

CVE-2011-3450 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3450?

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