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6.8

Apple Mac OS X runs harmful code via QuickTime movie

CVE-2011-0224 · published 15 years ago
Summary

Mac OS X (including the server version) can be tricked by a specially crafted QuickTime video file to run malicious code or crash the system. This happens because the operating system mishandles the video data, leading to memory corruption. Apply the latest Apple security updates or avoid opening untrusted QuickTime files to protect your machines.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple mac_os_x <= 10.6.8
10.0
10.0.0
10.0.1
10.0.2
10.0.3
10.0.4
10.1
10.1.0
10.1.1
10.1.2
10.1.3
54 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple mac_os_x_server <= 10.6.8
10.0
10.0.0
10.0.1
10.0.2
10.0.3
10.0.4
10.1
10.1.0
10.1.1
10.1.2
10.1.3
54 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
CoreMedia in Apple Mac OS X through 10.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted QuickTime movie file.
CoreMedia in Apple Mac OS X through 10.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted QuickTime movie file.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published14 Oct 2011
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2011-0224 · NVD
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