What is the severity of CVE-2008-1021?

CVE-2008-1021 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1021?

To fix CVE-2008-1021, upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.4.5 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1021?

CVE-2008-1021 affects Apple QuickTime on Windows versions prior to 7.4.5.

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2008-1021?

CVE-2008-1021 can be exploited through remote attacks using a specially crafted movie file.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2008-1021?

Yes, user interaction is required as the victim must open the malicious movie file for the exploit to succeed.

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CVE-2008-1021

medium

6.8

CWE

119

4/4/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-1021: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Apr 04 2008(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in Animation codec content handling in Apple QuickTime before 7.4.5 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted movie with run length encoding.

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-2008-1021?
CVE-2008-1021 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1021?
To fix CVE-2008-1021, upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.4.5 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1021?
CVE-2008-1021 affects Apple QuickTime on Windows versions prior to 7.4.5.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2008-1021?
CVE-2008-1021 can be exploited through remote attacks using a specially crafted movie file.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2008-1021?
Yes, user interaction is required as the victim must open the malicious movie file for the exploit to succeed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1021?
CVE-2008-1021 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1021?
To fix CVE-2008-1021, upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.4.5 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1021?
CVE-2008-1021 affects Apple QuickTime on Windows versions prior to 7.4.5.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2008-1021?
CVE-2008-1021 can be exploited through remote attacks using a specially crafted movie file.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2008-1021?
Yes, user interaction is required as the victim must open the malicious movie file for the exploit to succeed.