SB2007112401 - Remote code execution in Apple QuickTime

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-6166)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when handling specially crafted overly long RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) Response Content-Type header. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, cause buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on vulnerable system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307176
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/alerts/SA07-334A.html
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-334A.html
• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/659761