#VU1382 Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime and iTunes - CVE-2007-6166

Vulnerability identifier: #VU1382

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2007-6166

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Apple QuickTime
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
iTunes
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Apple Inc.

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

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

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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.