Remote Code Execution in Apple QuickTime Before 7.7.9
CVE-2015-7086

6.6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
Quicktime
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 January 2016

Summary

A vulnerability in Apple QuickTime before version 7.7.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or create a denial of service condition through specially crafted movie files. This vulnerability poses significant security risks as it can lead to memory corruption and application crashes, enabling attackers to exploit the affected software and compromise user systems.

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Ja...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034610
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https://support.apple.com/HT205638
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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