Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and execute arbitrary code via an AVI movie file with an invalid nBlockAlign value in the _WAVEFORMATEX structure.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Quicktime | <= 7.5.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.9 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jan/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/51526
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33632Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3403
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33387
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-022A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0212Vendor Advisory
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-006/
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jan/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/51526
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33632Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3403
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33387
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-022A.htmlUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0003?
CVE-2009-0003 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and execute arbitrary code via an AVI movie file with an invalid...
How severe is CVE-2009-0003?
CVE-2009-0003 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-2009-0003?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Quicktime, Apple Mac Os X, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.