Vulnerability Description
Apple QuickTime before 7.6.2 does not properly initialize memory before use in handling movie files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a movie containing a user data atom of size zero.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Quicktime | <= 7.6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35091Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3591PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35162Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022314
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1469PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50896
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35091Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3591PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35162Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022314
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1469PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50896
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0956?
CVE-2009-0956 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Apple QuickTime before 7.6.2 does not properly initialize memory before use in handling movie files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application c...
How severe is CVE-2009-0956?
CVE-2009-0956 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-2009-0956?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Quicktime.