Vulnerability identifier: #VU65651
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apple QuickTime
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 a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime. A remote attacker can use a crafted RTSP URL to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Apple QuickTime: 7.0 - 7.5.5
External links
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jan/msg00000.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/33632
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3403
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33385
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-022A.html
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0212
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48154
http://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6135
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?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.