Apple QuickTime '.qtif' File Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:57573

Info

Apple QuickTime '.qtif' File Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 57573
Class: Unknown
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jan 29 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 29 2013 12:00AM
Credit: Debasish Mandal
Vulnerable: Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.3
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apple QuickTime '.qtif' File Denial of Service Vulnerability

Apple QuickTime is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to crash the affected application, denying service to legitimate users. Given the nature of this issue, attackers may also be able to run arbitrary code, but this has not been confirmed.

QuickTime 7.7.3 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Apple QuickTime '.qtif' File Denial of Service Vulnerability

The following exploit code is available:

Solution / Fix

Apple QuickTime '.qtif' File Denial of Service 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 '.qtif' File Denial of Service Vulnerability

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