Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in QuickTime 7 by Apple
CVE-2015-5753

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Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Quicktime
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 August 2015

What is CVE-2015-5753?

QuickTime 7 on Apple OS X prior to version 10.10.5 is susceptible to a remote code execution vulnerability due to improper handling of crafted files. An attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service, leading to memory corruption and application crashes. It is crucial for users to update their software to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76340
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Au...
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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