Apple QuickTime up to 7.7.1 File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple QuickTime up to 7.7.1. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation as part of File can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-0668. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple QuickTime up to 7.7.1 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation as part of a File 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:

Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file with RLE encoding.

The weakness was released 05/15/2012 by Luigi Auriemma (CHkr_D591) with Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) as APPLE-SA-2012-05-15-1 as confirmed knowledge base article (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.apple.com. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-0668 since 01/12/2012. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62214 (Mac OS X 10.7.x < 10.7.5 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (75643), Tenable (62214), SecurityFocus (BID 53579†), OSVDB (81939†) and Secunia (SA47447†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4792, VDB-5399, VDB-5404 and VDB-5408. 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: 62214
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.7.x < 10.7.5 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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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: APPLE-SA-2012-05-15-1
Researcher: Luigi Auriemma (CHkr_D591)
Organization: Zero Day Initiative (ZDI)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-0668 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0668
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5416

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X-Force: 75643
SecurityFocus: 53579 - Apple QuickTime Prior To 7.7.2 RLE Files Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 47447 - Apple QuickTime Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 81939
SecurityTracker: 1027065 - Apple QuickTime Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 35124 - Apple QuickTime before 7.7.2 Remote Buffer Overflow via a Crafted RLE Encoded Movie File, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/23/2012 18:32
Updated: 03/24/2021 17:41
Changes: 05/23/2012 18:32 (82), 04/12/2017 16:11 (10), 03/24/2021 17:41 (3)
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