What is the severity of CVE-2008-0033?

CVE-2008-0033 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0033?

To fix CVE-2008-0033, users should update their Apple QuickTime software to version 7.4 or later.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-0033?

CVE-2008-0033 can be exploited via specially crafted movie files that contain invalid atom sizes, leading to memory corruption.

What versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2008-0033?

CVE-2008-0033 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.4, including those up to 7.3.1.70.

Can CVE-2008-0033 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2008-0033 allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code due to improper handling of movie files.

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CVE-2008-0033

critical

9.3

CWE

399

16/1/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-0033

First published: Wed Jan 16 2008(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 movie file with Image Descriptor (IDSC) atoms containing an invalid atom size, which triggers memory corruption.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple QuickTime	<=7.3.1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0033?
CVE-2008-0033 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0033?
To fix CVE-2008-0033, users should update their Apple QuickTime software to version 7.4 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-0033?
CVE-2008-0033 can be exploited via specially crafted movie files that contain invalid atom sizes, leading to memory corruption.
What versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2008-0033?
CVE-2008-0033 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.4, including those up to 7.3.1.70.
Can CVE-2008-0033 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2008-0033 allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code due to improper handling of movie files.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0033?
CVE-2008-0033 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0033?
To fix CVE-2008-0033, users should update their Apple QuickTime software to version 7.4 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-0033?
CVE-2008-0033 can be exploited via specially crafted movie files that contain invalid atom sizes, leading to memory corruption.
What versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2008-0033?
CVE-2008-0033 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.4, including those up to 7.3.1.70.
Can CVE-2008-0033 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2008-0033 allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code due to improper handling of movie files.