Apple QuickTime 7.2 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Apple QuickTime 7.2. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2007-6238. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple QuickTime 7.2 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in Apple QuickTime 7.2 on Windows XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors, probably a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-6166. NOTE: this information is based upon a vague advisory by a vulnerability information sales organization that does not coordinate with vendors or release advisories with actionable information. A CVE has been assigned for tracking purposes, but duplicates with other CVEs are difficult to determine. However, the organization has stated that this is different than CVE-2007-6166.

The weakness was shared 12/04/2007 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-6238 since 12/04/2007. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (38852), SecurityFocus (BID 26682†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1019039†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Player Software

Vendor

Apple

Name

QuickTime

Version

License

free

Website

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

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.8

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Unproven

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/03/2007 🔍
12/04/2007 +1 days 🔍
12/04/2007 +0 days 🔍
12/04/2007 +0 days 🔍
12/05/2007 +1 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +2658 days 🔍
09/12/2018 +1276 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2007-6238 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-6238
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-39939
X-Force: 38852 - Apple QuickTime unspecified code execution
SecurityFocus: 26682 - Apple QuickTime Unspecified Remote Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1019039

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 09/12/2018 11:17
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (48), 09/12/2018 11:17 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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