Vulnerability Description
Apple QuickTime before 7.5 uses the url.dll!FileProtocolHandler handler for unrecognized URIs in qt:next attributes within SMIL text in video files, which sends these URIs to explorer.exe and thereby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs, as originally demonstrated by crafted file: URLs.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Quicktime | <= 7.4.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jul/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Jun/msg00000.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29293
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31034
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1991
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/132419US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493248/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29619
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29650
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020217
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162C.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1776/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2064/references
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-038/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42948
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1585?
CVE-2008-1585 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Apple QuickTime before 7.5 uses the url.dll!FileProtocolHandler handler for unrecognized URIs in qt:next attributes within SMIL text in video files, which sends these URIs to explorer.exe and thereby ...
How severe is CVE-2008-1585?
CVE-2008-1585 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-2008-1585?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Quicktime.