CVE-2005-2743: High severity quicktime player vulnerability
Published Oct 25, 2005
·Updated
The Java extensions for QuickTime 6.52 and earlier in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 allow untrusted applets to call arbitrary functions in system libraries, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Apple QuickTime=6.5.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.9
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 25, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2743?
CVE-2005-2743 is considered high severity as it allows remote code execution by untrusted applets.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2743?
To fix CVE-2005-2743, users should upgrade to QuickTime version 7.0 or later, or update their Mac OS X installation.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-2743?
CVE-2005-2743 affects QuickTime 6.5.2 and earlier on Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9.
4
Can CVE-2005-2743 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2743 can be exploited remotely by attackers through malicious applets.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2743 classified as?
CVE-2005-2743 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.