What is the severity of CVE-2007-0462?

CVE-2007-0462 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes and possibly arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0462?

To fix CVE-2007-0462, update to a newer version of QuickTime or Mac OS X that addresses this vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2007-0462?

CVE-2007-0462 affects QuickTime 7.1.3 and Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier versions.

Can CVE-2007-0462 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-0462 can be exploited remotely through the use of a crafted PICT image.

What is the impact of CVE-2007-0462 on users?

The impact of CVE-2007-0462 includes application crashes and the potential execution of arbitrary code on affected systems.

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CVE-2007-0462

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

26/1/2007

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-0462

First published: Fri Jan 26 2007(Updated: )

The _GetSrcBits32ARGB function in Apple QuickDraw, as used by Quicktime 7.1.3 and other applications on Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PICT image with a malformed Alpha RGB (ARGB) record, which triggers memory corruption.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple QuickTime	=7.1.3
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.4.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0462?
CVE-2007-0462 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes and possibly arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0462?
To fix CVE-2007-0462, update to a newer version of QuickTime or Mac OS X that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-0462?
CVE-2007-0462 affects QuickTime 7.1.3 and Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier versions.
Can CVE-2007-0462 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-0462 can be exploited remotely through the use of a crafted PICT image.
What is the impact of CVE-2007-0462 on users?
The impact of CVE-2007-0462 includes application crashes and the potential execution of arbitrary code on affected systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0462?
CVE-2007-0462 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes and possibly arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0462?
To fix CVE-2007-0462, update to a newer version of QuickTime or Mac OS X that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-0462?
CVE-2007-0462 affects QuickTime 7.1.3 and Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier versions.
Can CVE-2007-0462 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-0462 can be exploited remotely through the use of a crafted PICT image.
What is the impact of CVE-2007-0462 on users?
The impact of CVE-2007-0462 includes application crashes and the potential execution of arbitrary code on affected systems.