CVE-2005-1579
First published: Thu May 12 2005(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-05/0265.html
- http://remahl.se/david/vuln/018
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/quartzcomposer-dev/2005/May/msg00250.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/quartzcomposer-dev/2005/May/msg00263.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13603
- http://www.osvdb.org/16376
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013961
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15307
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/May/msg00006.html
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301714
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0531
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.
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