CVE-2005-2755
First published: Sat Nov 05 2005(Updated: )
Apple QuickTime Player before 7.0.3 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file with a missing movie attribute, which leads to a null dereference.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple QuickTime | <=7.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-11/0102.html
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302772
- http://pb.specialised.info/all/adv/quicktime-mov-dos-adv.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17428
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/145
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015152
- http://www.osvdb.org/20477
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/415717/30/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15307
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2293
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2755?
CVE-2005-2755 has a severity rating that indicates it could lead to a denial of service due to a crash.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2755?
To fix CVE-2005-2755, upgrade to Apple QuickTime Player version 7.0.3 or later.
Which versions of Apple QuickTime Player are affected by CVE-2005-2755?
CVE-2005-2755 affects Apple QuickTime Player versions up to and including 7.0.2 and all versions of 6.5.2.
Can CVE-2005-2755 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2005-2755 requires user assistance to exploit, typically through a specially crafted media file.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-2755 facilitate?
CVE-2005-2755 facilitates a denial of service attack by causing the application to crash through null dereference.
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