Remote code execution in Apple QuickTime

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU1382

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2007-6166

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when handling specially crafted overly long RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) Response Content-Type header. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, cause buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on vulnerable system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install a new version 7.3.1 from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple QuickTime: 7.0 - 7.3

: 7.0.0 - 7.5.0

External links

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307176
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/alerts/SA07-334A.html
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-334A.html
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/659761

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.