ID

VAR-200806-0187

CVE

CVE-2008-1584

TITLE

Apple QuickTime "file: URL" arbitrary code execution

DESCRIPTION

Stack-based buffer overflow in Indeo.qtx in Apple QuickTime before 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via crafted Indeo video codec content in a movie file. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.The specific flaw exists within the parsing of Quicktime files that utilize the Indeo video codec. A lack of proper bounds checking within Indeo.qtx can result in a stack based buffer overflow leading to arbitrary code execution under the context of the currently logged in user. These issues arise when the application handles specially crafted PICT image files, Indeo video content, movie files, 'file:' URIs, and AAC-encoded media. Successful exploits may allow attackers to gain remote unauthorized access in the context of a vulnerable user; failed exploits will cause denial-of-service conditions. Versions prior to QuickTime 7.5 are affected. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Want a new job? http://secunia.com/secunia_security_specialist/ http://secunia.com/hardcore_disassembler_and_reverse_engineer/ International Partner Manager - Project Sales in the IT-Security Industry: http://corporate.secunia.com/about_secunia/64/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Apple QuickTime Multiple Vulnerabilities SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA29293 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/29293/ CRITICAL: Highly critical IMPACT: 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. 1) A boundary error when parsing packed scanlines from a PixData structure in a PICT file can be exploited to cause a heap-based buffer overflow via a specially crafted PICT file. 5) An error in the handling of "file:" URLs can be exploited to e.g. SOLUTION: Update to version 7.5 (via Software Update or Apple Downloads. See vendor's advisory for details). PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: 1) Dyon Balding, Secunia Research 2) Independently discovered by: * Dave Soldera, NGS Software * Jens Alfke 3) Liam O Murchu, Symantec 4) An anonymous researcher, reported via ZDI 5) Independently discovered by: * Vinoo Thomas and Rahul Mohandas, McAfee Avert Labs * Petko D. (pdp) Petkov, GNUCITIZEN ORIGINAL ADVISORY: Apple: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1991 Secunia Research: http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-9/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- . -- Vendor Response: Apple has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222 -- Disclosure Timeline: 2008-02-07 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2008-06-10 - Coordinated public release of advisory -- Credit: This vulnerability was discovered by: * Anonymous -- About the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI): Established by TippingPoint, The Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) represents a best-of-breed model for rewarding security researchers for responsibly disclosing discovered vulnerabilities. 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Our vulnerability disclosure policy is available online at: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/disclosure_policy/ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is being sent by 3Com for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential, proprietary and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure and/or distribution by any recipient is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete and/or destroy all copies of this message regardless of form and any included attachments and notify 3Com immediately by contacting the sender via reply e-mail or forwarding to 3Com at postmaster@3com.com. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 National Cyber Alert System Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-162C Apple Quicktime Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities Original release date: June 10, 2008 Last revised: -- Source: US-CERT Systems Affected * Apple Mac OS X running versions of QuickTime prior to 7.5 * Microsoft Windows running versions of QuickTime prior to 7.5 Overview Apple QuickTime contains multiple vulnerabilities as described in the Apple Knowledgebase article HT1991. I. Apple QuickTime 7.5 addresses these vulnerabilities. Note that Apple iTunes for Windows installs QuickTime, so any system with iTunes may be vulnerable. II. For further information, please see Apple knowledgebase article HT1991 about the security content of QuickTime 7.5 III. Solution Upgrade QuickTime Upgrade to QuickTime 7.5. This and other updates for Mac OS X are available via Apple Update. Secure your web browser To help mitigate these and other vulnerabilities that can be exploited via a web browser, refer to Securing Your Web Browser. IV. References * About the security content of the QuickTime 7.5 Update - <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1991> * How to tell if Software Update for Windows is working correctly when no updates are available - <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304263> * Apple - QuickTime - Download - <http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/> * Mac OS X: Updating your software - <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106704> * Securing Your Web Browser - <http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/> * US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for QuickTime 7.5 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=apple_quicktime_7.5> ____________________________________________________________________ The most recent version of this document can be found at: <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162C.html> ____________________________________________________________________ Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. 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AFFECTED PRODUCTS

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THREAT TYPE

remote

TYPE

buffer overflow

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REFERENCES

CREDITS

Anonymous

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LAST UPDATE DATE

2025-04-10T22:57:06.283000+00:00

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