CVE-2007-0059: Medium severity QuickTime Player vulnerability

Published Jan 5, 2007
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Updated

Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in Apple Quicktime 3 to 7.1.3 allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code and list filesystem contents via a QuickTime movie (.MOV) with an HREF Track (HREFTrack) that contains an automatic action tag with a local URI, which is executed in a local zone during preview, as exploited by a MySpace worm.

Affected Software

2 affected components
QuickTime Player<=7.1.3
QuickTime Player=3.0

Event History

Jan 5, 2007
CVE Published
12:28 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:28 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0059?

CVE-2007-0059 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-0059?

To fix CVE-2007-0059, users should upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.1.4 or later.

3

Which versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2007-0059?

CVE-2007-0059 affects Apple QuickTime versions 3.0 and up to 7.1.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-0059?

CVE-2007-0059 is a cross-zone scripting vulnerability that allows execution of arbitrary code.

5

Can CVE-2007-0059 lead to information disclosure?

Yes, CVE-2007-0059 can lead to information disclosure by enabling attackers to list filesystem contents.

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