ID

VAR-200712-0422

CVE

CVE-2007-4706

TITLE

Apple QuickTime Rogue QTL File reference heap overflow vulnerability

DESCRIPTION

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QTL file. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to open a specially crafted QTL file. Failed exploit attempts likely result in denial-of-service conditions. This issue affects Apple QuickTime running on Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, and Mac OS X. The software is capable of handling multiple sources such as digital video, media segments, and more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2003: 2,700 advisories published 2004: 3,100 advisories published 2005: 4,600 advisories published 2006: 5,300 advisories published How do you know which Secunia advisories are important to you? The Secunia Vulnerability Intelligence Solutions allows you to filter and structure all the information you need, so you can address issues effectively. Get a free trial of the Secunia Vulnerability Intelligence Solutions: http://corporate.secunia.com/how_to_buy/38/vi/?ref=secadv ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Apple QuickTime Multiple Vulnerabilities SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA28092 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/28092/ CRITICAL: Highly critical IMPACT: DoS, System access WHERE: >From remote SOFTWARE: Apple QuickTime 7.x http://secunia.com/product/5090/ DESCRIPTION: Some vulnerabilities have been reported in Apple QuickTime, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system. Successful exploitation may allow execution of arbitrary code. 2) Various unspecified errors exist in QuickTime's Flash media handler, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerabilities are reported in Apple QuickTime prior to version 7.3.1. SOLUTION: Update to Apple QuickTime version 7.3.1. QuickTime 7.3.1 for Panther: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/quicktime731forpanther.html QuickTime 7.3.1 for Tiger: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/quicktime731fortiger.html QuickTime 7.3.1 for Leopard: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/quicktime731forleopard.html QuickTime 7.3.1 for Windows: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/quicktime731forwindows.html PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: 1) Reported by the vendor. 2) The vendor credits: * Tom Ferris, Adobe Secure Software Engineering Team (ASSET) * Mike Price of McAfee Avert Labs * Lionel d'Hauenens and Brian Mariani of Syseclabs ORIGINAL ADVISORY: Apple: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307176 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------

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remote

TYPE

buffer overflow

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2025-04-10T21:43:47.029000+00:00

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