CVE-2005-1579: Medium severity QuickTime Player vulnerability
Apple QuickTime Player 7.0 on Mac OS X 10.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a .mov file with a Quartz Composer composition (.qtz) file that uses certain patches to read local information, then other patches to send the information to the attacker.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1579?
CVE-2005-1579 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1579?
To fix CVE-2005-1579, users should upgrade to a version of Apple QuickTime Player that addresses this vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2005-1579?
The impact of CVE-2005-1579 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from users' local systems.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-1579?
CVE-2005-1579 affects users of Apple QuickTime Player 7.0 on Mac OS X 10.4.
Is CVE-2005-1579 a remote code execution vulnerability?
No, CVE-2005-1579 is not a remote code execution vulnerability but rather an information disclosure vulnerability.