VDB-3193 · CVE-2007-2397 · XFDB 35358

Apple QuickTime up to 7.1.5 QT4J Screenshot memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple QuickTime up to 7.1.5. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component QT4J Screenshot Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2007-2397. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple QuickTime up to 7.1.5 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component QT4J Screenshot Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

QuickTime for Java in Apple Quicktime before 7.2 does not properly check permissions, which allows remote attackers to disable security controls and execute arbitrary code via crafted Java applets.

The bug was discovered 07/11/2007. The weakness was presented 07/12/2007 by David Vaartjes with Apple (Website). The advisory is shared at docs.info.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-2397 since 04/30/2007. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.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 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 (35358), Tenable (25704), SecurityFocus (BID 24873†), OSVDB (36132†) and Secunia (SA26034†). See VDB-3187, VDB-3189, VDB-3188 and VDB-3190 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Player Software

Vendor

Apple

Name

QuickTime

Version

License

free

Website

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

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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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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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: docs.info.apple.com⛔
Researcher: David Vaartjes
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-2397 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-2397
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3193
X-Force: 35358 - Apple QuickTime applet code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 24873 - Apple QuickTime Information Disclosure and Multiple Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 26034
OSVDB: 36132 - Apple QuickTime for Java Security Control Bypass Arbitrary Code Execution
SecurityTracker: 1018373
Vulnerability Center: 15664 - QuickTime for Java in Apple Quicktime Vulnerability Allows 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 12:28
Changes: 07/18/2007 16:24 (96), 07/22/2019 12:28 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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