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CVE-2004-0988: Integer Overflow

First published: Tue Mar 01 2005(Updated: )

Integer overflow on Apple QuickTime before 6.5.2, when running on Windows systems, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via certain inputs that cause a large memory operation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple QuickTime=6.5.1
Apple QuickTime=5.0.2
Apple QuickTime=6.1
Apple QuickTime=6.5
Apple QuickTime=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0988?

    CVE-2004-0988 has a medium severity level due to its potential for causing denial of service.

  • How does CVE-2004-0988 exploit integer overflow?

    CVE-2004-0988 exploits an integer overflow in Apple QuickTime that leads to excessive memory usage.

  • Is my version of QuickTime affected by CVE-2004-0988?

    QuickTime versions 5.0.2 and 6.0 to 6.5.1 are affected by CVE-2004-0988.

  • What can I do to mitigate CVE-2004-0988?

    To mitigate CVE-2004-0988, upgrade to QuickTime version 6.5.2 or later.

  • Can CVE-2004-0988 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2004-0988 can be exploited remotely through crafted inputs that manipulate memory.

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