What is the severity of CVE-2008-1018?

CVE-2008-1018 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1018?

To fix CVE-2008-1018, upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.4.5 or later.

What type of attack can CVE-2008-1018 facilitate?

CVE-2008-1018 can facilitate remote code execution attacks via a specially crafted MP4A movie.

Which versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2008-1018?

CVE-2008-1018 affects all versions of Apple QuickTime prior to 7.4.5.

What is the vulnerability mechanism of CVE-2008-1018?

CVE-2008-1018 exploits a heap-based buffer overflow caused by a malformed Channel Compositor atom in MP4A movies.

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CVE-2008-1018

medium

6.8

CWE

119

4/4/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-1018: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Apr 04 2008(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MP4A movie with a malformed Channel Compositor (aka chan) atom.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple QuickTime	<=7.4.4

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/29650

Remedy

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-094A.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1018?
CVE-2008-1018 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1018?
To fix CVE-2008-1018, upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.4.5 or later.
What type of attack can CVE-2008-1018 facilitate?
CVE-2008-1018 can facilitate remote code execution attacks via a specially crafted MP4A movie.
Which versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2008-1018?
CVE-2008-1018 affects all versions of Apple QuickTime prior to 7.4.5.
What is the vulnerability mechanism of CVE-2008-1018?
CVE-2008-1018 exploits a heap-based buffer overflow caused by a malformed Channel Compositor atom in MP4A movies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1018?
CVE-2008-1018 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1018?
To fix CVE-2008-1018, upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.4.5 or later.
What type of attack can CVE-2008-1018 facilitate?
CVE-2008-1018 can facilitate remote code execution attacks via a specially crafted MP4A movie.
Which versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2008-1018?
CVE-2008-1018 affects all versions of Apple QuickTime prior to 7.4.5.
What is the vulnerability mechanism of CVE-2008-1018?
CVE-2008-1018 exploits a heap-based buffer overflow caused by a malformed Channel Compositor atom in MP4A movies.