CVE-2004-0431: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu May 06 2004(Updated: )
Integer overflow in Apple QuickTime (QuickTime.qts) before 6.5.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large "number of entries" field in the sample-to-chunk table data for a .mov movie file, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple QuickTime | <=6.5 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0431?
CVE-2004-0431 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0431?
To fix CVE-2004-0431, update Apple QuickTime to version 6.5.1 or later.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2004-0431?
CVE-2004-0431 allows for a heap-based buffer overflow which can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Which versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2004-0431?
CVE-2004-0431 affects Apple QuickTime versions up to and including 6.5.
What is the impact of CVE-2004-0431 on system security?
The impact of CVE-2004-0431 on system security is significant as it enables remote attackers to run malicious code on the victim's system.
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- 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/6.5