CVE-2011-2601 describes a denial-of-service vulnerability in Mac OS X's GPU support functionality. Remote attackers can exploit this by crafting WebGL content, specifically shader programs or complex 3D geometry, to cause a desktop hang. With a CVSS score of 7.1, this vulnerability is considered high severity, requiring medium attack complexity and resulting in complete availability impact. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for a remote denial of service remains.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
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