Apple QuickTime 7.0/7.0.1/7.0.2/7.0.3 GIF Image memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apple QuickTime 7.0/7.0.1/7.0.2/7.0.3. Affected is an unknown function of the component GIF Image Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-2340. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple QuickTime 7.0/7.0.1/7.0.2/7.0.3 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component GIF Image 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:

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple Quicktime before 7.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) QuickTime Image File (QTIF), (2) PICT, or (3) JPEG format image with a long data field.

The weakness was presented 01/11/2006 by Karl Lynn with eEye (Website). The advisory is shared for download at docs.info.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-2340. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 20395 (QuickTime < 7.0.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Windows)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 38513 (Apple QuickTime Multiple Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2006-01-10)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at apple.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 4138.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (24054), Tenable (20395), SecurityFocus (BID 16202†), OSVDB (22333†) and Secunia (SA18370†). See VDB-1932, VDB-1965, VDB-1967 and VDB-1966 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 20395
Nessus Name: QuickTime < 7.0.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Windows)
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Saint ID: exploit_info/quicktime_jpeg_bo
Saint Name: QuickTime JPEG buffer overflow

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: apple.com
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07/21/2005 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: docs.info.apple.com⛔
Researcher: Karl Lynn
Organization: eEye
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2005-2340 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-2340
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1968
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X-Force: 24054
SecurityFocus: 16202 - RETIRED: Apple QuickTime Multiple Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 18370 - QuickTime Multiple Image/Media File Handling Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 22333 - Apple QuickTime QTIF Processing Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1015463
Vulnerability Center: 10160 - Apple Quicktime <7.0.4 Heap Overflow via QTIF, PICT \x26 JPEG Files with Long Data Field, Medium

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Created: 01/12/2006 11:35
Updated: 05/14/2025 17:54
Changes: 01/12/2006 11:35 (83), 01/11/2019 12:19 (9), 03/12/2021 10:50 (2), 03/12/2021 10:53 (1), 01/19/2025 05:50 (17), 05/14/2025 17:54 (1)
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