Apple QuickTime 7.7.3 TeXML File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apple QuickTime 7.7.3. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component TeXML File Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2013-1015. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple QuickTime 7.7.3 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component TeXML File Handler. 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 availability. CVE summarizes:

Apple QuickTime before 7.7.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted TeXML file.

The weakness was released 05/22/2013 by Aniway.Anyway with Zero Day Initiative as HT5770 as confirmed advisory (Website) via ZDI (Zero Day Initiative). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-1015 since 01/10/2013. The exploitability is told to be difficult. 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.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 66636 (QuickTime < 7.7.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Windows)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121203 (Apple QuickTime Prior to 7.7.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2013-05-22-1)).

Upgrading to version 7.7.4 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 12959.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (84456), Tenable (66636), SecurityFocus (BID 60110†), OSVDB (93615†) and Secunia (SA53520†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-8855, VDB-8857, VDB-8858 and VDB-8859. 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: 66636
Nessus Name: QuickTime < 7.7.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: QuickTime 7.7.4
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT5770
Researcher: Aniway.Anyway
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-1015 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1015
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8856

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X-Force: 84456
SecurityFocus: 60110 - Apple QuickTime CVE-2013-1015 Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Secunia: 53520 - Apple QuickTime Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 93615
Vulnerability Center: 39785 - Apple QuickTime Before 7.7.4 Remote Code Execution and DoS Vulnerability via a Crafted TeXML File (CVE-2013-1015), Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/24/2013 11:44
Updated: 05/11/2021 23:23
Changes: 05/24/2013 11:44 (85), 05/01/2017 11:21 (7), 05/11/2021 23:23 (3)
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