Apple QuickTime 7.0.3/7.0.4 BMP Image numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple QuickTime 7.0.3/7.0.4. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component BMP Image Handler. This manipulation causes numeric error. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2006-1249. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple QuickTime 7.0.3/7.0.4 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component BMP Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-189. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Integer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.3 and 7.0.4 and iTunes 6.0.1 and 6.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a FlashPix (FPX) image that contains a field that specifies a large number of blocks.

The bug was discovered 05/11/2006. The weakness was presented 05/12/2006 by Tom Ferris (Website). The advisory is shared at apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-1249 since 03/18/2006. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

After 2 weeks, there has been an exploit disclosed. 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 21556 (QuickTime < 7.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Windows)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l.

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. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 6506. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 4419.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (26398), Tenable (21556), SecurityFocus (BID 17074†), OSVDB (25509†) and Secunia (SA20069†). See VDB-2102, VDB-2230, VDB-2232 and VDB-2228 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 21556
Nessus Name: QuickTime < 7.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: apple.com

Snort ID: 6506
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: apple.com
Researcher: Tom Ferris
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-1249 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-1249
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2233
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X-Force: 26398 - Apple QuickTime FlashPix image integer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 17074 - Apple QuickTime/iTunes Integer And Heap Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 20069 - QuickTime Multiple Code Execution Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 25509 - Apple QuickTime MOV Processing Multiple Overflows
SecurityTracker: 1016067
Vulnerability Center: 11633 - Apple QuickTime Player and iTunes Integer Overflow via FlashPix(FPX) Image, High
Vupen: ADV-2006-1778

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/15/2006 11:44
Updated: 01/20/2025 06:00
Changes: 05/15/2006 11:44 (100), 06/19/2019 10:09 (1), 01/20/2025 06:00 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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