Apple OS X QuickLook Excel File Integer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:31707

Info

Apple OS X QuickLook Excel File Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 31707
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2008-4211
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 09 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 21 2008 04:44PM
Credit: This issue was disclosed by the vendor.
Vulnerable: Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.5
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.4
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.3
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.4
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.3
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X 10.5
Apple iPod Touch 2.0.2
Apple iPod Touch 2.0.1
Apple iPod Touch 1.1.4
Apple iPod Touch 1.1.3
Apple iPod Touch 1.1.2
Apple iPod Touch 1.1.1
Apple iPod Touch 2.1
Apple iPod Touch 2.0
Apple iPod Touch 1.1
Apple iPhone 2.0.2
Apple iPhone 2.0.1
Apple iPhone 1.1.4
Apple iPhone 1.1.3
Apple iPhone 1.1.2
Apple iPhone 1.1.1
Apple iPhone 1.0.2
Apple iPhone 1.0.1
Apple iPhone 2.1
Apple iPhone 2.0
Apple iPhone 1.1
Apple iPhone 1
Not Vulnerable: Apple iPod Touch 2.2
Apple iPhone 2.2

Discussion

Apple OS X QuickLook Excel File Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Apple OS X QuickLook is prone to an integer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input. Specifically, this issue is related to the handling of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet files.

Successfully exploiting this issue may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed exploit attempts will cause denial-of-service conditions.

NOTE: This issue was previously covered in BID 31681 (Apple Mac OS X 2008-007 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities) but has been given its own record to better document this vulnerability.

Exploit / POC

Apple OS X QuickLook Excel File Integer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

Apple OS X QuickLook Excel File Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available; please see the references for more information.


Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.5

Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5

References

Apple OS X QuickLook Excel File Integer Overflow Vulnerability

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