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QuickTime: stack overflow allows arbitrary code execution via malicious VR files with zero-length obji atoms (CVE-2008-1022)

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QuickTime: stack overflow allows arbitrary code execution via malicious VR files with zero-length obji atoms (CVE-2008-1022)

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
04/04/2008
Created
07/25/2018
Added
10/25/2010
Modified
01/30/2020

Description

An issue in QuickTime's parsing of 'obji' atoms may result in a stack buffer overflow. Viewing a maliciously crafted QuickTime VR movie file may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. This update addresses the issue through improved bounds checking. Credit to an anonymous researcher working with TippingPoint's Zero Day Initiative for reporting this issue.

Solution(s)

  • quicktime-upgrade-7_4_5

References

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