ID:1602 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime and iTunes - CVE-2007-6166

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1602 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime and iTunes - CVE-2007-6166

ID:1602 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime and iTunes - CVE-2007-6166

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU1382
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2007-6166
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Apple QuickTime
iTunes

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability 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.


Remediation

Install a new version 7.3.1 from vendor's website.