Vulnerability Description
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in QuickTime.qts in Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.3 and iTunes 6.0.1 (3) and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a .mov file with (1) a Movie Resource atom with a large size value, or (2) an stsd atom with a modified Sample Description Table size value, and possibly other vectors involving media files. NOTE: item 1 was originally identified by CVE-2005-4127 for a pre-patch announcement, and item 2 was originally identified by CVE-2005-4128 for a pre-patch announcement.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Itunes | 6.0.1 |
| Apple | Quicktime | 7.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303101
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18149Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18370Vendor Advisory
- http://security-protocols.com/advisory/sp-x21-advisory.txt
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/334
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/336
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015356
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015396
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015397
- http://www.eeye.com/html/research/upcoming/20051117a.html
- http://www.eeye.com/html/research/upcoming/20051117b.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/921193US Government Resource
- http://www.security-protocols.com/advisory/sp-x21-advisory.txt
- http://www.security-protocols.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3109Vendor Advisory
- http://www.security-protocols.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3133
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4092?
CVE-2005-4092 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in QuickTime.qts in Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.3 and iTunes 6.0.1 (3) and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary...
How severe is CVE-2005-4092?
CVE-2005-4092 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-2005-4092?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Itunes, Apple Quicktime.