ID

VAR-200906-0062

CVE

CVE-2009-0953

TITLE

Apple QuickTime In PICT Vulnerability to execute arbitrary code related to image processing

DESCRIPTION

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PICT image. 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 in the parsing of PICT files in QuickTime.qts. While processing data for opcode 0x8201 QuickTime trusts a value contained in the file and makes an allocation accordingly. The process then enters a loop whose terminating condition is controlled. The previously allocated heap buffer can be overflowed leading to arbitrary code execution under the context of the user running QuickTime. Apple QuickTime is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to open a specially crafted file. Failed exploit attempts likely result in denial-of-service conditions. This issue affects Apple QuickTime running on Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3, and Mac OS X. Versions of QuickTime prior to 7.6.2 have multiple security vulnerabilities that allow users to cause a denial of service or completely compromise a user's system through malformed media files. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you missing: SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: Critical: Impact: Where: within the advisory below? This is now part of the Secunia commercial solutions. This is related to vulnerability #30 in: SA35074 SOLUTION: Do not browse untrusted web sites. Do not open files from untrusted sources. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Damian Put and Sebastian Apelt, reported via ZDI. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-021/ OTHER REFERENCES: SA35074: http://secunia.com/advisories/35074/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- . ZDI-09-027: Apple Quicktime PICT Opcode 0x8201 Heap Overflow Vulnerability http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-027 June 2, 2009 -- CVE ID: CVE-2009-0953 -- Affected Vendors: Apple -- Affected Products: Apple Quicktime -- TippingPoint(TM) IPS Customer Protection: TippingPoint IPS customers have been protected against this vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID 6664. -- Vendor Response: Apple has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3591 -- Disclosure Timeline: 2008-12-17 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2009-06-02 - Coordinated public release of advisory -- Credit: This vulnerability was discovered by: * Sebastian Apelt (sebastian.apelt@siberas.de) -- 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. Researchers interested in getting paid for their security research through the ZDI can find more information and sign-up at: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com The ZDI is unique in how the acquired vulnerability information is used. TippingPoint does not re-sell the vulnerability details or any exploit code. Instead, upon notifying the affected product vendor, TippingPoint provides its customers with zero day protection through its intrusion prevention technology. Explicit details regarding the specifics of the vulnerability are not exposed to any parties until an official vendor patch is publicly available. Furthermore, with the altruistic aim of helping to secure a broader user base, TippingPoint provides this vulnerability information confidentially to security vendors (including competitors) who have a vulnerability protection or mitigation product. Our vulnerability disclosure policy is available online at: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/disclosure_policy/

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remote

TYPE

buffer overflow

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CREDITS

Sebastian Apelt (sebastian.apelt@siberas.de)

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2025-04-10T21:50:09.663000+00:00

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