CVE-2007-0466 in Flip4Mac Windows Media Components for Quicktime
Summary
by MITRE
Telestream Flip4Mac Windows Media Components for Quicktime 2.1.0.33 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ASF_File_Properties_Object size field in a WMV file, which triggers memory corruption.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/17/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-0466 represents a critical memory corruption flaw within Telestream Flip4Mac Windows Media Components for QuickTime version 2.1.0.33. This security weakness resides in the handling of ASF (Advanced Systems Format) file properties within WMV (Windows Media Video) media files, specifically targeting the ASF_File_Properties_Object size field. The flaw manifests when the component processes a malformed WMV file containing a crafted size field value that exceeds expected boundaries, leading to improper memory allocation and subsequent corruption during file parsing operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability exploits a classic buffer overflow condition where the application fails to properly validate the size field of the ASF_File_Properties_Object structure. When processing a maliciously crafted WMV file, the Flip4Mac component attempts to allocate memory based on the inflated size value provided in the crafted field, resulting in memory corruption that can be leveraged by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-121 category of stack-based buffer overflow, though it manifests as a heap-based corruption due to the dynamic memory allocation pattern used by the media processing component.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple code execution, as it enables attackers to gain unauthorized control over systems running the affected software. Remote exploitation is particularly concerning since attackers can deliver malicious WMV files through various attack vectors including email attachments, web downloads, or compromised websites without requiring user interaction beyond opening the file. The vulnerability affects Windows systems that have the Flip4Mac component installed, making it a significant threat in enterprise environments where multimedia processing is common. This flaw aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and script interpreter, as successful exploitation allows attackers to execute malicious code with the privileges of the affected user.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-0466 primarily focus on immediate software updates and patches provided by Telestream, though the vulnerability existed in a legacy version that may no longer receive support. Organizations should implement strict file validation controls, particularly for media files received from untrusted sources, and consider deploying network-based intrusion detection systems that can identify suspicious ASF file patterns. Additionally, users should be educated about the risks of opening media files from unknown sources, and system administrators should consider implementing application whitelisting policies to prevent execution of untrusted media processing components. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and memory management practices in multimedia processing libraries, highlighting the need for robust security testing of media handling components in applications.