Vulnerability Description
ir50_32.qtx in an unspecified third-party Indeo v5 codec for QuickTime, when used with Apple QuickTime before 7.5.5 on Windows, accesses uninitialized memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Quicktime | < 7.5.5 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00000.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31821Third Party Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020841Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3027PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/critical-vulnerability-in-apple-quicktimesBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496358/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31086PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2527Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00000.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31821Third Party Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020841Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3027PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/critical-vulnerability-in-apple-quicktimesBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496358/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31086PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3615?
CVE-2008-3615 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). ir50_32.qtx in an unspecified third-party Indeo v5 codec for QuickTime, when used with Apple QuickTime before 7.5.5 on Windows, accesses uninitialized memory, which allows remote attackers to execute ...
How severe is CVE-2008-3615?
CVE-2008-3615 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-2008-3615?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Quicktime, Microsoft Windows.