ID

VAR-201008-0297

CVE

CVE-2010-1818

TITLE

Apple QuickTime of IPersistPropertyBag2::Read Vulnerable to arbitrary code execution

DESCRIPTION

The IPersistPropertyBag2::Read function in QTPlugin.ocx in Apple QuickTime 6.x, 7.x before 7.6.8, and other versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the _Marshaled_pUnk attribute, which triggers unmarshalling of an untrusted pointer. 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 QTPlugin.ocx ActiveX control. The plugin accepts a parameter named _Marshaled_pUnk that it uses as a valid pointer. By specifying invalid values an attacker can force the application to jump to a controlled location in memory. This can be exploited to execute remote code under the context of the user running the web browser. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to view a malicious webpage. Successful exploits will allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, typically Internet Explorer, that uses the ActiveX control. Windows 7, Vista, and XP platforms are vulnerable; other platforms may also be affected. Apple QuickTime is a very popular multimedia player. If it exists, it hashes the address by converting the address from ASCII representation to digital representation (sub_10001310), and then uses the generated pointer as pStm (on the desired hash stream. Pointer to the IStream interface) CoGetInterfaceAndReleaseStream to obtain the IUnknown pointer (pUnk) of the listed set interface, thus gaining control of the IStream pointer. -- Vendor Response: Apple states: This issue has been publicly disclosed by an independent researcher. Update from Apple is still in progress. -- Disclosure Timeline: 2010-06-30 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2010-08-31 - Coordinated public release of advisory -- Credit: This vulnerability was discovered by: * HBelite -- 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/ Follow the ZDI on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thezdi _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.grok.org.uk/full-disclosure-charter.html Hosted and sponsored by Secunia - http://secunia.com/

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THREAT TYPE

remote

TYPE

code injection

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CREDITS

HBelite

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LAST UPDATE DATE

2025-04-11T23:04:24.676000+00:00

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