Apple Mac OS X up to 10.3 code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.3 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2011-3228. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.3 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

QuickTime in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted movie file.

The weakness was released 10/14/2011 with Apple (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-3228. 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 MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 56480 (Mac OS X 10.7.x < 10.7.2 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 119713 (Apple QuickTime Prior to 7.7.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (HT5016)).

Upgrading to version 10.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (70587), Tenable (56480), SecurityFocus (BID 50127†), OSVDB (76372†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-33692†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4441, VDB-59246, VDB-59245 and VDB-59244. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
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VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 56480
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.7.x < 10.7.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 802198
OpenVAS Name: Apple QuickTime Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities - (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Mac OS X 10.4

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08/19/2011 🔍
10/12/2011 +54 days 🔍
10/14/2011 +2 days 🔍
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11/02/2011 +19 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1237 days 🔍
11/24/2021 +2437 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: Apple
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2011-3228 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3228
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-59056
X-Force: 70587
SecurityFocus: 50127 - Apple Mac OS X QuickTime Player CVE-2011-3228 Multiple Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 76372
Vulnerability Center: 33692 - Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.2 QuickTime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability via a Crafted Movie File, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108
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Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/24/2021 00:08
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (61), 04/04/2017 11:35 (10), 11/23/2021 23:59 (4), 11/24/2021 00:08 (1)
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