Apple QuickTime '.m3u' File Remote Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:46799

Info

Apple QuickTime '.m3u' File Remote Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 46799
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 09 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 09 2011 12:00AM
Credit: KedAns-Dz
Vulnerable: Apple QuickTime Player 7.5.5
+ Apple Mac OS X 10.4.9
+ Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9
+ Apple Mac OS X 10.5
+ Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.9
+ Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.9
+ Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5
Apple QuickTime Player 7.5
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apple QuickTime '.m3u' File Remote Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Apple QuickTime is prone to a stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

QuickTime 7.5.x is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Apple QuickTime '.m3u' File Remote Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

The following exploit code is available:

Solution / Fix

Apple QuickTime '.m3u' File Remote Stack Buffer Overflow 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 '.m3u' File Remote Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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