Apple QuickTime 7.7.1 on Windows/MacOSX numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Apple QuickTime 7.7.1 on Windows/MacOSX. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation leads to numeric error. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-0659. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple QuickTime 7.7.1 on Windows/MacOSX (Multimedia Player Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-189. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Integer overflow in QuickTime in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted MPEG file.

The weakness was shared 05/15/2012 by Aaron Sigel (Paul) with Aalto University (MITRE CVE). It is possible to read the advisory at cve.mitre.org. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-0659 since 01/12/2012. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 59066 (Mac OS X 10.7.x < 10.7.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (BEAST)), 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 120221 (Apple QuickTime Prior to 7.7.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2012-05-15-1)).

Upgrading to version 7.7.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12800.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (75490), Tenable (59066), SecurityFocus (BID 53445†), OSVDB (81931†) and Secunia (SA47447†). The entries VDB-4791, VDB-5404, VDB-5408 and VDB-5409 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Access: Private
Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 59066
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.7.x < 10.7.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (BEAST)
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OpenVAS ID: 802795
OpenVAS Name: Apple QuickTime Multiple Vulnerabilities - (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: QuickTime 7.7.2
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05/15/2012 +5 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: cve.mitre.org
Researcher: Aaron Sigel (Paul)
Organization: Aalto University
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-0659 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0659
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5399
X-Force: 75490
SecurityFocus: 53445 - Apple Mac OS X Security Update 2012-002 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 47447 - Apple QuickTime Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 81931
SecurityTracker: 1027054 - Mac OS X Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
Vulnerability Center: 35119 - QuickTime in Apple Mac OS X Before 10.7.4 Remote Integer Overflow Allows Arbitrary Code Execution, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/22/2012 11:39
Updated: 03/24/2021 16:09
Changes: 05/22/2012 11:39 (80), 04/12/2017 16:10 (12), 03/24/2021 16:09 (2)
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