First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple Quicktime before 7.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) QuickTime Image File (QTIF), (2) PICT, or (3) JPEG format image with a long data field.
Credit: cret@cert.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple QuickTime | =7.0.1 | |
Apple QuickTime | =7.0 | |
Apple QuickTime | =7.0.2 | |
Apple QuickTime | <=7.0.3 |
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CVE-2005-2340 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
To address CVE-2005-2340, users should upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.0.4 or later.
CVE-2005-2340 is associated with QuickTime Image Files (QTIF), PICT, and JPEG format images.
CVE-2005-2340 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.0.4, including 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, and up to 7.0.3.
Yes, CVE-2005-2340 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted image files.