QuickTime: arbitrary code execution via malicious MPEG-4 video files (CVE-2009-2203)
9
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
09/10/2009
07/25/2018
10/25/2010
01/30/2020
Description
A buffer overflow exists in QuickTime's handling of MPEG-4 video files. Opening a maliciously crafted MPEG-4 video file may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. This update addresses the issue through improved bounds checking. Credit to Alex Selivanov for reporting this issue.
Solution(s)
- quicktime-upgrade-7_6_4
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