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QuickTime: arbitrary code execution via malicious MPEG-4 video files (CVE-2009-2203)

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QuickTime: arbitrary code execution via malicious MPEG-4 video files (CVE-2009-2203)

Severity
9
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
09/10/2009
Created
07/25/2018
Added
10/25/2010
Modified
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

References

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