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QuickTime: integer overflow allows arbitrary code execution via malicious PICT images (CVE-2010-0527)

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QuickTime: integer overflow allows arbitrary code execution via malicious PICT images (CVE-2010-0527)

Severity
9
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
03/31/2010
Created
07/25/2018
Added
10/25/2010
Modified
07/16/2012

Description

An integer overflow exists in the handling of PICT images. Opening a maliciously crafted PICT image may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. This update addresses the issue by performing additional validation of PICT images. This issue does not affect Mac OS X systems. Credit to Nicolas Joly of VUPEN Vulnerability Research Team for reporting this issue.

Solution(s)

  • quicktime-upgrade-7_6_6

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