Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Apple Quicktime Player 7.3.1.70 and other versions before 7.4.1, when RTSP tunneling is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Reason-Phrase response to an rtsp:// request, as demonstrated using a 404 error message.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Quicktime | 7.3.1.70 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jul/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Feb/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28423Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31034Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3537Exploit
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/112179US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486091/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486114/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486161/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486174/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486238/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486241/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486268/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27225Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019178
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0234?
CVE-2008-0234 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Apple Quicktime Player 7.3.1.70 and other versions before 7.4.1, when RTSP tunneling is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Reason-Phrase response ...
How severe is CVE-2008-0234?
CVE-2008-0234 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-2008-0234?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Quicktime.