Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in QuickTime Product by Apple
CVE-2007-4675

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
Mac Os X
Windows Vista
Windows Xp
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 November 2007

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the QuickTime VR extension of Apple QuickTime. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a QTVR (QuickTime Virtual Reality) movie file with a specially sized field in the atom header of a panorama sample atom. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access and control of the affected system.

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-310A.html
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26342
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http://www.48bits.com/advisories/qt_pdat_heapbof.pdf
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EPSS Score

51% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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