Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.5 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted packed scanlines in PixData structures in a PICT image.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Apple | Quicktime | <= 7.4.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Jun/msg00000.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29293
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-9/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1991
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493225/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29619
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29649
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020213
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162C.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1776/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42943
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Jun/msg00000.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29293
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-9/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1991
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1581?
CVE-2008-1581 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.5 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted packed scanlines in Pix...
How severe is CVE-2008-1581?
CVE-2008-1581 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-2008-1581?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp, Apple Quicktime.