Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.3.1, as used in QuickTime Player on Windows XP and Safari on Mac OS X, allows remote Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) servers to execute arbitrary code via an RTSP response with a long Content-Type header.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Quicktime | <= 7.3 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Apple | Safari | All versions |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307176
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Dec/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27755Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29182Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-08.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3410
- http://www.beskerming.com/security/2007/11/25/74/QuickTime_-_Remote_hacker_autom
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/659761US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26549
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26560
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018989
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-334A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3984Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38604
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4648
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6166?
CVE-2007-6166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.3.1, as used in QuickTime Player on Windows XP and Safari on Mac OS X, allows remote Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) servers to execute arbi...
How severe is CVE-2007-6166?
CVE-2007-6166 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Quicktime, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp, Apple Safari, Apple Mac Os X.