Apple QuickTime up to 7.5.4 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple QuickTime up to 7.5.4. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-2202. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple QuickTime up to 7.5.4 (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. 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. CVE summarizes:

Apple QuickTime before 7.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted H.264 movie file.

The weakness was released 09/10/2009 by Tom Ferris (TippingPoint) with TippingPoint and the Zero Day Initiative (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-2202. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 08/22/2021).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 40928 (QuickTime < 7.6.4 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116607 (Apple QuickTime 7.6.4 Not Installed (HT3859)).

Upgrading to version 7.5.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (53127), Tenable (40928), SecurityFocus (BID 36328†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23489†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4059, VDB-49944 and VDB-49937. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 40928
Nessus Name: QuickTime < 7.6.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Mac OS X)
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OpenVAS ID: 102038
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: QuickTime 7.5.5

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Tom Ferris (TippingPoint)
Organization: TippingPoint and the Zero Day Initiative
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-2202 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2202
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49936

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X-Force: 53127
SecurityFocus: 36328 - Apple QuickTime Multiple Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 23489 - Apple QuickTime < 7.6.4 Crafted H.264 File Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 08/22/2021 10:03
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (63), 02/14/2017 16:35 (12), 08/22/2021 10:01 (3), 08/22/2021 10:03 (1)
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