Apple QuickTime 7.7.3 MP3 File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple QuickTime 7.7.3. This impacts an unknown function of the component MP3 File Handler. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-0989. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple QuickTime 7.7.3 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component MP3 File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted MP3 file.

The weakness was shared 05/22/2013 by G. Geshev 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 vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-0989 since 01/10/2013. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 66808 (Mac OS X 10.8.x < 10.8.4 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 121226 (Apple Mountain Lion v10.8.4 and Security Update 2013-002 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2013-06-04-1)).

Upgrading to version 7.7.4 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 (84460), Tenable (66808), SecurityFocus (BID 60101†), OSVDB (93623†) and Secunia (SA53520†). The entries VDB-8855, VDB-8856, VDB-8857 and VDB-8858 are related to this item. 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: 66808
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.8.x < 10.8.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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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: G. Geshev
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
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CVE: CVE-2013-0989 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-0989
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8864

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X-Force: 84460
SecurityFocus: 60101 - Apple QuickTime CVE-2013-0989 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 53520 - Apple QuickTime Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 93623
Vulnerability Center: 39789 - Apple QuickTime Before 7.7.4 Remote Code Execution and DoS Vulnerability via a Crafted MP3 File (CVE-2013-0989), Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/24/2013 12:02
Updated: 05/12/2021 01:03
Changes: 05/24/2013 12:02 (82), 05/01/2017 11:24 (6), 05/12/2021 01:03 (3)
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