Apple Mac OS X CVE-2011-3459 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:51811

Info

Apple Mac OS X CVE-2011-3459 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 51811
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2011-3459
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Feb 01 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 27 2012 07:30PM
Credit: Luigi Auriemma working with TippingPoint's Zero Day Initiative
Vulnerable: Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.1
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 7.3.1 .70
Apple QuickTime Player 7.3.1
Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.6
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 7.0.4
Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.3
Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.2
Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.1
Apple QuickTime Player 7.0
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
Apple QuickTime Player 7.3
Apple QuickTime Player 7.2
Apple QuickTime Player 7.1
Apple Mac Os X Server 10.7.2
Apple Mac Os X Server 10.7.1
Apple Mac Os X Server 10.7
Apple Mac Os X Server 10.6.8
Apple Mac OS X 10.6.4
Apple Mac OS X 10.6.3
Apple Mac OS X 10.6.2
Apple Mac OS X 10.6.1
Apple Mac Os X 10.7.2
Apple Mac Os X 10.7.1
Not Vulnerable: Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.2
Apple Mac Os X Server 10.7.3
Apple Mac Os X 10.7.3

Discussion

Apple Mac OS X CVE-2011-3459 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Apple Mac OS X is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

Successfully exploiting this issue will allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

The following products are vulnerable:

Mac OS X 10.6.8
Mac OS X Server 10.6.8
Mac OS X 10.7 to 10.7.2
Mac OS X Server 10.7 to 10.7.2

NOTE: This issue was previously discussed in BID 51798 (Apple Mac OS X Prior to 10.7.3 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities) but has been given its own record to better document it.

Exploit / POC

Apple Mac OS X CVE-2011-3459 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 Mac OS X CVE-2011-3459 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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


Apple Mac Os X Server 10.6.8

Apple Mac Os X 10.7.2

Apple QuickTime Player 7.7

Apple Mac Os X Server 10.7.1

Apple Mac Os X Server 10.7.2

Apple Mac Os X 10.7.1

Apple Mac Os X Server 10.7

Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.1

References

Apple Mac OS X CVE-2011-3459 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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