CVE-2005-4092: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Dec 08 2005(Updated: )
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in QuickTime.qts in Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.3 and iTunes 6.0.1 (3) and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a .mov file with (1) a Movie Resource atom with a large size value, or (2) an stsd atom with a modified Sample Description Table size value, and possibly other vectors involving media files. NOTE: item 1 was originally identified by CVE-2005-4127 for a pre-patch announcement, and item 2 was originally identified by CVE-2005-4128 for a pre-patch announcement.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =6.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.security-protocols.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3109
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15732
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015356
- http://www.security-protocols.com/advisory/sp-x21-advisory.txt
- http://security-protocols.com/advisory/sp-x21-advisory.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18149
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015396
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015397
- http://www.eeye.com/html/research/upcoming/20051117b.html
- http://www.eeye.com/html/research/upcoming/20051117a.html
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303101
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-011A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/921193
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18370
- http://www.security-protocols.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3133
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/334
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/336
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3012
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0128
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421635/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421569/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421547/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4092?
CVE-2005-4092 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4092?
To fix CVE-2005-4092, users should update to the latest version of Apple QuickTime Player and iTunes, which is 7.0.4 and 6.0.2 respectively.
What are the affected software versions for CVE-2005-4092?
The affected software versions for CVE-2005-4092 are Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.3 and Apple iTunes 6.0.1.
What impact does CVE-2005-4092 have?
The impact of CVE-2005-4092 includes the possibility of application crashes and execution of arbitrary code through specially crafted .mov files.
Can CVE-2005-4092 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-4092 can be exploited remotely via malicious .mov files sent to users.
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