ID

VAR-200909-0323

CVE

CVE-2009-2799

TITLE

Apple QuickTime of H.264 Video file processing heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability

DESCRIPTION

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted H.264 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 during the parsing of samples from a malformed MOV file utilizing the H.264 codec. While parsing data to render the stream, the application will mistrust a length that is used to initialize a heap chunk that was allocated in a header. If the length is larger than the size of the chunk allocated, then a memory corruption will occur leading to code execution under the context of the currently logged in user. These issues arise when the application handles specially crafted H.264, MPEG-4, and FlashPix video files. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user; failed exploit attempts will cause denial-of-service conditions. Versions prior to QuickTime 7.6.4 are vulnerable on Windows 7, Vista, XP, and Mac OS X platforms. Apple QuickTime is a very popular multimedia player. ZDI-09-063: Apple QuickTime H.264 Nal Unit Length Heap Overflow Vulnerability http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-063 September 10, 2009 -- CVE ID: CVE-2009-2799 -- 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 8435. -- Vendor Response: Apple has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3859 -- Disclosure Timeline: 2009-07-28 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2009-09-10 - Coordinated public release of advisory -- Credit: This vulnerability was discovered by: * Anonymous * Damian Put -- 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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THREAT TYPE

remote

TYPE

buffer overflow

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CREDITS

AnonymousDamian Put

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2025-04-10T19:52:12.063000+00:00

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