Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple Quicktime before 7.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) QuickTime Image File (QTIF), (2) PICT, or (3) JPEG format image with a long data field.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Quicktime | <= 7.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-01/0392.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-01/0398.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-01/0402.html
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303101Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18370PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/332
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015463Patch
- http://www.cirt.dk/advisories/cirt-41-advisory.pdfVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/629845PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/687201PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/22333Patch
- http://www.osvdb.org/22334Patch
- http://www.osvdb.org/22335Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421547/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421566/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2340?
CVE-2005-2340 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple Quicktime before 7.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) QuickTime Image File (QTIF), (2) PICT, or (3) JPEG format image with a lo...
How severe is CVE-2005-2340?
CVE-2005-2340 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2340?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Quicktime.