Memory Initialization Flaw in Apple Mac OS X Affects CoreMedia Playback
CVE-2013-1024

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac Os X
Mac Os X Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 June 2013

What is CVE-2013-1024?

A memory initialization flaw exists in CoreMedia Playback on Apple Mac OS X prior to version 10.8.4. This issue allows remote attackers to exploit specially crafted movie files, potentially executing arbitrary code or causing a denial of service by crashing the application. Proper memory handling is crucial to safeguarding users from these types of attacks.

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oc...
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6001
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5784
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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