Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in clipping region (aka crgn) atom handling in quicktime.qts in Apple QuickTime before 7.4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted movie.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Quicktime | <= 7.4.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jul/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29650PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31034
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019761
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1241
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490460/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28583
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-094A.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1078
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2064/references
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-015
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41607
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jul/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29650PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31034
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1017?
CVE-2008-1017 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in clipping region (aka crgn) atom handling in quicktime.qts in Apple QuickTime before 7.4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted movie.
How severe is CVE-2008-1017?
CVE-2008-1017 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1017?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Quicktime.