CVE-2005-2756: Medium severity QuickTime Player vulnerability

Published Nov 5, 2005
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Updated

Apple QuickTime before 7.0.3 allows user-assisted attackers to overwrite memory and execute arbitrary code via a crafted PICT file that triggers an overflow during expansion.

Affected Software

7 affected components
QuickTime Player<=7.0.2
QuickTime Player=6.5.2
QuickTime Player=6.5.2
QuickTime Player=7.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.1
QuickTime Player=7.0.1
QuickTime Player=7.0.1

Remediation

Event History

Nov 5, 2005
CVE Published
11:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2756?

CVE-2005-2756 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-2756?

To fix CVE-2005-2756, upgrade to Apple QuickTime version 7.0.3 or later.

3

What versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2005-2756?

CVE-2005-2756 affects Apple QuickTime versions 6.5.2 and 7.0 up to 7.0.2.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2005-2756 involve?

CVE-2005-2756 involves a user-assisted attack where a crafted PICT file triggers a memory overflow.

5

Can CVE-2005-2756 lead to system compromise?

Yes, CVE-2005-2756 can lead to system compromise through arbitrary code execution.

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