Vulnerability Description
The CallComponentFunctionWithStorage function in Apple QuickTime before 7.5.5 does not properly handle a large entry in the sample_size_table in STSZ atoms, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted movie file.
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/Sep/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00000.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122099929821288&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31821
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32121
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020841Patch
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3027Patch
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3189
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31086Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31546
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2527
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2735
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-059/Patch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00000.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3626?
CVE-2008-3626 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The CallComponentFunctionWithStorage function in Apple QuickTime before 7.5.5 does not properly handle a large entry in the sample_size_table in STSZ atoms, which allows remote attackers to execute ar...
How severe is CVE-2008-3626?
CVE-2008-3626 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-2008-3626?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Quicktime.