Apple QuickTime 7.2 Virtual Reality File memory corruption

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple QuickTime 7.2 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Virtual Reality File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an invalid UncompressedQuickTimeData opcode length in a PICT image.

The bug was discovered 11/05/2007. The weakness was shared 11/06/2007 by Mario Ballano with iDefense (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at docs.info.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-4672 since 09/05/2007. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at saintcorporation.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 27625 (QuickTime < 7.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Mac OS X)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115656 (Apple QuickTime 7.3 Not Installed).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at docs.info.apple.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 12757. In this case the pattern |00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00| is used for detection. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12517.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (38279) and Tenable (27625). The entries 3437, 3436, 3442 and 3438 are related to this item.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

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Nessus ID: 27625
Nessus Name: QuickTime < 7.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Mac OS X)
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Saint ID: exploit_info/quicktime_pict_uncompressed
Saint Name: QuickTime PICT image UncompressedQuickTimeData buffer overflow

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: docs.info.apple.com

Snort ID: 12757
Snort Message: WEB-CLIENT Apple Quicktime uncompressed PICT stack overflow attempt
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: docs.info.apple.com⛔
Researcher: Mario Ballano
Organization: iDefense
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-4672 (🔍)
X-Force: 38279 - Apple QuickTime PICT image file buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityTracker: 1018894
Vulnerability Center: 16739 - Apple QuickTime <7.3 Remote Code Execution via a Crafted PICT Image, Medium
SecurityFocus: 26344 - Apple QuickTime PICT Image Remote Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 27523
OSVDB: 38547 - Apple QuickTime PICT Image Handling UncompressedQuickTimeData Opcode Processing Overflow
Vupen: ADV-2007-3723

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/03/2007 13:49
Updated: 07/29/2019 16:54
Changes: 12/03/2007 13:49 (107), 07/29/2019 16:54 (1)
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