Apple QuickTime 7.7.6 File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apple QuickTime 7.7.6. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component File Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-3663. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple QuickTime 7.7.6 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component File Handler. 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.

The weakness was released 06/30/2015 by Emil Kvarnhammar with Zero Day Initiative as HT204947 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. The public release was coordinated with Apple. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-3663 since 05/07/2015. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 84488 (Mac OS X 10.10.x < 10.10.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (GHOST) (Logjam)), 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 123683 (Apple QuickTime Prior to 7.7.7 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2015-06-30-5)).

Upgrading to version 7.7.7 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 (104225), Tenable (84488), SecurityFocus (BID 75493†), SecurityTracker (ID 1032756†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-50881†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-75568, VDB-76185, VDB-76186 and VDB-76187. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 84488
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.10.x < 10.10.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (GHOST) (Logjam)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: QuickTime 7.7.7

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT204947
Researcher: Emil Kvarnhammar
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-3663 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-3663
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-76231
X-Force: 104225 - Apple QuickTime file code execution
SecurityFocus: 75493 - Apple Mac OS X Prior to 10.10.4 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1032756 - Apple QuickTime Memory Corruption Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 50881 - Apple QuickTime <7.7.7 Remote DoS or Code Execution due to Memory Corruption in QT Media Foundation - CVE-2015-3663, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/02/2015 11:01
Updated: 05/22/2022 22:57
Changes: 07/02/2015 11:01 (75), 07/02/2017 12:26 (5), 05/22/2022 22:42 (3), 05/22/2022 22:57 (1)
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