CVE-2011-0248: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-0248: Stack-based buffer overflow in the QuickTime ActiveX control in Apple QuickTime before 7.7 on Windows, when...

Stack-based buffer overflow in the QuickTime ActiveX control in Apple QuickTime before 7.7 on Windows, when Internet Explorer is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted QTL file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 19:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2011-0248 affects Apple QuickTime before 7.7 on Windows when used through Internet Explorer. A malicious QTL file could crash the application or allow remote code execution. Business risk is mainly legacy Windows systems that still have old QuickTime and Internet Explorer/ActiveX exposure. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Windows endpoints with Apple QuickTime before 7.7 installed and Internet Explorer able to invoke the QuickTime ActiveX control. Treat as a legacy high-risk exposure. It enables remote code execution under specific browser and plugin conditions, so priority depends on whether old QuickTime and Internet Explorer remain in the environment. Mitigation focus: Update Apple QuickTime on Windows to version 7.7 or later.; Check Apple advisory APPLE-SA-2011-08-03-1 for vendor guidance.; Restrict Internet Explorer ActiveX use on systems pending remediation..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 18:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 4, 2011, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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