CVE-2011-1049

CVE-2011-1049 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hex-rays Ida with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the Mach-O input file loader in Hex-Rays IDA Pro 5.7 and 6.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Macho-O file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1049?
Buffer overflow in the Mach-O input file loader in Hex-Rays IDA Pro 5.7 and 6.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Macho-O file.
How severe is CVE-2011-1049?
CVE-2011-1049 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-1049 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1049?
CVE-2011-1049 primarily affects Hex-rays Ida. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1049?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1049 published?
CVE-2011-1049 was published on 2011-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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