Apple QuickTime MP4 FlipFileTypeAtom_BtoN Integer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:23652

Info

Apple QuickTime MP4 FlipFileTypeAtom_BtoN Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 23652
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2007-2296
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 25 2007 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 12 2007 04:27AM
Credit: Tom Ferris is credited with the discovery of this issue.
Vulnerable: Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.5
Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.4
Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.3
Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.2
Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.1
Apple QuickTime Player 7.1
Not Vulnerable: Apple QuickTime Player 7.2

Discussion

Apple QuickTime MP4 FlipFileTypeAtom_BtoN Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Apple QuickTime is prone to an integer-overflow issue because it fails to properly verify user-supplied input.

Successfully exploiting this issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application. Failed exploit attempts likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

Exploit / POC

Apple QuickTime MP4 FlipFileTypeAtom_BtoN Integer Overflow Vulnerability

To exploit this issue, an attacker must entice a victim to open a maliciously crafted MP4 file.

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: mailto:[email protected].

Solution / Fix

Apple QuickTime MP4 FlipFileTypeAtom_BtoN Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Apple security advisory APPLE-SA-2007-07-11 and fixes are available; please see the reference section for details.


Apple QuickTime Player 7.1

Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.1

Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.2

Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.3

Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.4

Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.5

References

Apple QuickTime MP4 FlipFileTypeAtom_BtoN Integer Overflow Vulnerability

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