Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in libresolv in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption and application crash) via crafted DNS data.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.7.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | <= 10.7.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Feb/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48288
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48289
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5130Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Feb/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48288
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48289
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5130Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3453?
CVE-2011-3453 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Integer overflow in libresolv in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption and application crash) via crafted ...
How severe is CVE-2011-3453?
CVE-2011-3453 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-2011-3453?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.