VDB-3192 · CVE-2007-2396 · XFDB 35360

Apple QuickTime up to 7.1.5 JDirect Loader memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple QuickTime up to 7.1.5. This affects an unknown part of the component JDirect Loader. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2007-2396. Moreover, an exploit is present. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple QuickTime up to 7.1.5 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component JDirect Loader. 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:

The JDirect support in QuickTime for Java in Apple Quicktime before 7.2 exposes certain dangerous interfaces, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Java applets.

The bug was discovered 07/11/2007. The weakness was disclosed 07/12/2007 by David Vaartjes with Apple (Website). The advisory is shared for download at docs.info.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-2396 since 04/30/2007. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 25704 (QuickTime < 7.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Mac OS X)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115541 (Apple QuickTime 7.2 Not Installed).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at docs.info.apple.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 5485.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (35360), Tenable (25704), SecurityFocus (BID 24873†), OSVDB (36133†) and Secunia (SA26034†). The entries VDB-3187, VDB-3189, VDB-3188 and VDB-3190 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Player Software

Vendor

Apple

Name

QuickTime

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.7

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 25704
Nessus Name: QuickTime < 7.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Mac OS X)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: docs.info.apple.com
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: docs.info.apple.com⛔
Researcher: David Vaartjes
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-2396 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-2396
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3192
X-Force: 35360 - Apple QuickTime Jdirect code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 24873 - Apple QuickTime Information Disclosure and Multiple Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 26034
OSVDB: 36133 - Apple QuickTime for Java JDirect Support Interface Exposure Arbitrary Code Execution
SecurityTracker: 1018373
Vulnerability Center: 15699 - Apple QuickTime < 7.2 JDirect Support Exposes Dangerous Interfaces Allowing Remote Code Execution, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2007-2510

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

Created: 07/18/2007 16:24
Updated: 07/22/2019 16:05
Changes: 07/18/2007 16:24 (96), 07/22/2019 16:05 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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