Vulnerability Description
Apple QuickTime Java extensions (QTJava.dll), as used in Safari and other browsers, and when Java is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via parameters to the toQTPointer method in quicktime.util.QTHandleRef, which can be used to modify arbitrary memory when creating QTPointerRef objects, as demonstrated during the "PWN 2 0WN" contest at CanSecWest 2007.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | All versions |
References
- http://cansecwest.com/post/2007-04-20-14:54:00.First_Mac_Hacked_Cancel_Or_Allow
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305446
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/May/msg00001.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/420668US Government Resource
- http://www.matasano.com/log/806/hot-off-the-matasano-sms-queue-cansec-macbook-ch
- http://www.matasano.com/log/812/breaking-macbook-vuln-in-quicktime-affects-win32
- http://www.osvdb.org/34178
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/467319/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017950
- http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/04/20/pwn-2-own_winner/
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-023.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33827
- http://cansecwest.com/post/2007-04-20-14:54:00.First_Mac_Hacked_Cancel_Or_Allow
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305446
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/May/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2175?
CVE-2007-2175 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). Apple QuickTime Java extensions (QTJava.dll), as used in Safari and other browsers, and when Java is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via parameters to the toQTPointer method...
How severe is CVE-2007-2175?
CVE-2007-2175 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2175?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari.