Apple Quicktime 3/7.1.3 Filesystem href memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Apple Quicktime 3/7.1.3. This impacts an unknown function of the component Filesystem. The manipulation of the argument href leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2007-0059. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Quicktime 3/7.1.3 (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown code of the component Filesystem. The manipulation of the argument href with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in Apple Quicktime 3 to 7.1.3 allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code and list filesystem contents via a QuickTime movie (.MOV) with an HREF Track (HREFTrack) that contains an automatic action tag with a local URI, which is executed in a local zone during preview, as exploited by a MySpace worm.

The bug was discovered 01/03/2007. The weakness was released 01/03/2007 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared at kb.cert.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2007-0059 since 01/04/2007. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 24761 (QuickTime < 7.1.5 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115491 (Apple QuickTime HREF Track Cross-Zone Scripting Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 9840. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 9101.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (31386), Exploit-DB (3077), Tenable (24761), SecurityFocus (BID 20138†) and OSVDB (31164†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-2561, VDB-2972, VDB-35413 and VDB-35412. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 24761
Nessus Name: QuickTime < 7.1.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 9840
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
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CVE: CVE-2007-0059 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-0059
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-34241
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X-Force: 31386
SecurityFocus: 20138
OSVDB: 31164 - Apple QuickTime MOV Handling HREFTrack Cross-Zone Scripting
Vulnerability Center: 13884 - Apple QuickTime Cross-Zone Scripting via HREF Track in a .MOV File, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 06/14/2025 18:35
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (72), 07/13/2019 12:00 (5), 01/25/2025 17:01 (17), 04/01/2025 10:15 (11), 06/14/2025 18:35 (2)
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