Apple QuickTime up to 7.5.4 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple QuickTime up to 7.5.4. It has been declared as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2009-2798. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple QuickTime up to 7.5.4 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected is some unknown processing. 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:

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted FlashPix file.

The weakness was shared 09/10/2009 by Tom Ferris (TippingPoint) with TippingPoint and the Zero Day Initiative (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-2798. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 42434 (Mac OS X 10.6.x < 10.6.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities), 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. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 8414.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (53129), Tenable (42434), SecurityFocus (BID 36328†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23491†). The entries VDB-4059, VDB-50780, VDB-50777 and VDB-50776 are related to this item. 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: 9.0

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.0
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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: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 42434
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.6.x < 10.6.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 102038
OpenVAS Name: get_kb_item(ssh/login/osx_name
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: QuickTime 7.5.5
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Timelineinfo

08/17/2009 🔍
09/09/2009 +23 days 🔍
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09/10/2009 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: lists.apple.com
Researcher: Tom Ferris (TippingPoint)
Organization: TippingPoint and the Zero Day Initiative
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-2798 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2798
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49944

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X-Force: 53129
SecurityFocus: 36328 - Apple QuickTime Multiple Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 23491 - Apple QuickTime < 7.6.4 Crafted FlashPix File Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, High
Vupen: ADV-2009-3184

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 08/22/2021 10:28
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (79), 02/15/2017 09:06 (1), 08/22/2021 10:22 (2), 08/22/2021 10:28 (1)
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