Vulnerability identifier: #VU1382
Vulnerability 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:
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
:
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
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.