Apple QuickTime Prior To 7.7.1 TKHD Atoms Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:50403

Info

Apple QuickTime Prior To 7.7.1 TKHD Atoms Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 50403
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2011-3251
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 27 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 27 2011 12:00AM
Credit: Damian Put working with TippingPoint's Zero Day Initiative
Vulnerable: Apple QuickTime Player 7.6.8
Apple QuickTime Player 7.6.7
Apple QuickTime Player 7.6.6 (1671)
Apple QuickTime Player 7.6.6
Apple QuickTime Player 7.6.5
Apple QuickTime Player 7.6.4
Apple QuickTime Player 7.6.2
Apple QuickTime Player 7.6.1
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 7.4.5
+ 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 7.4.1
Apple QuickTime Player 7.7
Apple QuickTime Player 7.64.17.73
Apple QuickTime Player 7.6.9
Apple QuickTime Player 7.6
Apple QuickTime Player 7.5
Apple QuickTime Player 7.4
Not Vulnerable: Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.1

Discussion

Apple QuickTime Prior To 7.7.1 TKHD Atoms Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Apple QuickTime is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability due to a failure of handling TKHD atoms in QuickTime movie files.

The problem occurs when handling a specially crafted movie file. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user; failed exploit attempts may cause denial-of-service conditions.

Versions prior to QuickTime 7.7.1 are vulnerable on Windows 7, Vista, and XP.

NOTE: This issue was previously discussed in BID 50388 (Apple QuickTime Prior To 7.7.1 Multiple Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerabilities) but has been given its own record to better document it.

Exploit / POC

Apple QuickTime Prior To 7.7.1 TKHD Atoms Handling Remote Code Execution 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 QuickTime Prior To 7.7.1 TKHD Atoms Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the references for more information.


Apple QuickTime Player 7.7

References

Apple QuickTime Prior To 7.7.1 TKHD Atoms Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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