CVE-2008-0031: Medium severity quicktime player vulnerability

Published Jan 16, 2008
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Apple QuickTime before 7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted Sorenson 3 video file, which triggers memory corruption.

Affected Software

1 affected component
QuickTime Player<=7.3

Event History

Jan 16, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0031?

CVE-2008-0031 is considered to have a high severity as it can lead to application termination and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-0031?

To fix CVE-2008-0031, upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.4 or later.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-0031?

Exploitation of CVE-2008-0031 can lead to denial of service and execution of arbitrary code through specially crafted Sorenson 3 video files.

4

Which versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2008-0031?

CVE-2008-0031 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.4.

5

What impact does CVE-2008-0031 have on users?

The impact of CVE-2008-0031 includes potential application crashes and compromised system security due to arbitrary code execution.

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