Apple QuickTime up to 7.7.4 ftab memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apple QuickTime up to 7.7.4. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component ftab Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2014-1246. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple QuickTime up to 7.7.4 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component ftab Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted ftab atom in a movie file.

The weakness was released 02/25/2014 as HT6151 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-1246 since 01/08/2014. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 72687 (Mac OS X 10.9.x < 10.9.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121819 (Apple QuickTime Prior to 7.7.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2014-02-25-3)).

Upgrading to version 7.7.5 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at apple.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 16234.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (91400), Tenable (72687), Secunia (SA54960†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-43404†). Further details are available at grahamcluley.com. Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-10301, VDB-10922, VDB-10897 and VDB-12370. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 72687
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.9.x < 10.9.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 803809
OpenVAS Name: Apple QuickTime Multiple Vulnerabilities Mar14 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: QuickTime 7.7.5
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT6151
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-1246 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-1246
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12426

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X-Force: 91400 - Apple QuickTime ftab buffer overflow, Medium Risk
Secunia: 54960 - Apple OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
Vulnerability Center: 43404 - Apple QuickTime Before 7.7.5 Remote DoS and Code Execution Vulnerability via a Crafted Movie File - CVE-2014-1246, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2014 10:00
Updated: 04/12/2025 16:30
Changes: 02/28/2014 10:00 (85), 05/22/2017 09:02 (5), 06/09/2021 23:15 (3), 04/12/2025 16:30 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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