MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2006-4965

Apple QuickTime 7.1.3 Player and Plug-In allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code and possibly conduct other attacks via a QuickTime Media Link (QTL) file with an embed XML element...

Vulnerability Description

Apple QuickTime 7.1.3 Player and Plug-In allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code and possibly conduct other attacks via a QuickTime Media Link (QTL) file with an embed XML element and a qtnext parameter that identifies resources outside of the original domain. NOTE: as of 20070912, this issue has been demonstrated by using instances of Components.interfaces.nsILocalFile and Components.interfaces.nsIProcess to execute arbitrary local files within Firefox and possibly Internet Explorer.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleQuicktime7.1.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2006-4965?

CVE-2006-4965 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Apple QuickTime 7.1.3 Player and Plug-In allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code and possibly conduct other attacks via a QuickTime Media Link (QTL) file with an embed XML element...

How severe is CVE-2006-4965?

CVE-2006-4965 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4965?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Quicktime.