CVE-2001-0198: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 09 2001(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in QuickTime Player plugin 4.1.2 (Japanese) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long HREF parameter in an EMBED tag.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple QuickTime | =4.1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0198?
CVE-2001-0198 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0198?
The recommended fix for CVE-2001-0198 is to upgrade the QuickTime Player to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-0198?
CVE-2001-0198 specifically affects Apple QuickTime Player version 4.1.2 for Windows.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0198?
CVE-2001-0198 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2001-0198 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0198 can be exploited remotely through a maliciously crafted EMBED tag with a long HREF parameter.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/apple
- canonical/apple quicktime
- version/apple quicktime/4.1.2