Apple QuickTime Unspecified Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:28959

Info

Apple QuickTime Unspecified Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 28959
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2008-2010
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 28 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 30 2008 05:26PM
Credit: pdp from GNUCITIZEN
Vulnerable: Apple QuickTime Player 7.4
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apple QuickTime Unspecified Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Apple QuickTime is prone to an unspecified remote code-execution vulnerability.

Very few technical details are currently available. We will update this BID as more information emerges.

Successful exploits can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application. This may facilitate a compromise of affected computers.

This issue affects QuickTime 7.4 for Microsoft Windows XP and Vista; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Apple QuickTime Unspecified Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim to open a malicious file.

The following video is available to illustrate a successful exploit:

http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/quicktime-0day-for-vista-and-xp/

Solution / Fix

Apple QuickTime Unspecified Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

Apple QuickTime Unspecified Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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