#VU65651 Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime - CVE-2009-0001

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65651

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2009-0001

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple QuickTime
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime. A remote attacker can use a crafted RTSP URL to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple QuickTime: 7.0 - 7.5.5

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External links
https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jan/msg00000.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/33632
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT3403
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33385
https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-022A.html
https://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0212
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48154
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6135

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.