Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server up to 4.1.3e view_broadcast.cgi denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple QuickTime and Darwin Streaming Server up to 4.1.3e. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file view_broadcast.cgi. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2003-0422. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple QuickTime and Darwin Streaming Server up to 4.1.3e (Multimedia Player Software). Affected is some unknown functionality of the file view_broadcast.cgi. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Apple QuickTime / Darwin Streaming Server before 4.1.3f allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request to view_broadcast.cgi that does not contain the required parameters.

The weakness was released 08/27/2003 with Rapid7 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at rapid7.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2003-0422 since 06/11/2003. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 11363 (Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server view_broadcast.cgi Denial of Service Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 4.1.3f eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 2388.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (12693), SecurityFocus (BID 8257†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4746†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-20735, VDB-20737, VDB-20738 and VDB-20739. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server 4.1.3f

Snort ID: 2388
Snort Message: SERVER-WEBAPP Apple QuickTime streaming server view_broadcast.cgi access
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06/11/2003 🔍
07/22/2003 +41 days 🔍
07/23/2003 +1 days 🔍
08/27/2003 +35 days 🔍
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07/15/2004 +323 days 🔍
08/14/2014 +3682 days 🔍
08/16/2025 +4020 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: rapid7.com
Organization: Rapid7
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2003-0422 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0422
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20736
X-Force: 12693
SecurityFocus: 8257 - Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server view_broadcast.cgi Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 4746 - DoS in Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server < 4.1.3f via view_broadcast.cgi, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/15/2014 00:19
Updated: 08/16/2025 10:02
Changes: 08/15/2014 00:19 (63), 05/23/2019 09:10 (3), 08/16/2025 10:02 (20)
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Cache ID: 216:BA1:103

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