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CVE-2011-0205: Heap-based buffer overflow in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute ar...

Heap-based buffer overflow in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted JPEG2000 image.

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This is an old Apple Mac OS X ImageIO flaw fixed in 10.6.8. A malicious JPEG2000 image could crash an application or potentially run attacker-controlled code when processed. Business urgency is mainly for any remaining legacy Mac OS X systems that can receive or process untrusted images. Exposure is limited to Apple Mac OS X versions before 10.6.8, especially systems or applications using ImageIO to handle JPEG2000 images from email, web, file shares, or uploads. Treat as conditional priority: high impact if legacy affected Macs remain exposed, but likely low enterprise urgency where those platforms are retired. Mitigation focus: Install Apple’s Mac OS X 10.6.8 security update or later supported guidance.; Retire or isolate systems that cannot be updated beyond the affected release.; Limit legacy systems from processing untrusted image files..

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