CVE-2007-0718: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 5, 2007
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.1.5 allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a QTIF file with a Video Sample Description containing a Color table ID of 0, which triggers memory corruption when QuickTime assumes that a color table exists.

Affected Software

10 affected components
QuickTime Player=7.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.1
QuickTime Player=7.0.2
QuickTime Player=7.0.3
QuickTime Player=7.0.4
QuickTime Player=7.1
QuickTime Player=7.1.1
QuickTime Player=7.1.2
QuickTime Player=7.1.3
QuickTime Player=7.1.4

Event History

Mar 5, 2007
CVE Published
10:19 PM
Mar 6, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0718?

CVE-2007-0718 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-0718?

To fix CVE-2007-0718, users should upgrade to QuickTime version 7.1.5 or later.

3

What versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2007-0718?

CVE-2007-0718 affects Apple QuickTime versions 7.0 through 7.1.4.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2007-0718 facilitate?

CVE-2007-0718 facilitates remote user-assisted attacks that can lead to crashes or arbitrary code execution.

5

What file type is associated with the CVE-2007-0718 vulnerability?

CVE-2007-0718 is associated with QTIF files that contain a specific Video Sample Description.

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