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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Quicktime | 7.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305149
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Mar/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22048ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27414Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1631
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/0day-quicktime-pwns-firefox
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/backdooring-mp3-files/Exploit
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/myspace-quicktime-worm-follow-up
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/751808US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446750/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453756/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479179/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20138Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018687
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3155
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.