What is the severity of CVE-2008-1582?

CVE-2008-1582 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1582?

To fix CVE-2008-1582, you should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.5 or later.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-1582?

CVE-2008-1582 can be exploited through specifically crafted AAC-encoded files that lead to memory corruption.

Which versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2008-1582?

CVE-2008-1582 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.5, specifically version 7.4.5.

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2008-1582?

The potential consequences of CVE-2008-1582 include denial of service, application crashes, and possibly arbitrary code execution.

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CVE-2008-1582

medium

6.8

CWE

399

10/6/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-1582

First published: Tue Jun 10 2008(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Apple QuickTime before 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted AAC-encoded file that triggers memory corruption.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple QuickTime	=7.4.5

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Jun/msg00000.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1582?
CVE-2008-1582 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1582?
To fix CVE-2008-1582, you should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.5 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-1582?
CVE-2008-1582 can be exploited through specifically crafted AAC-encoded files that lead to memory corruption.
Which versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2008-1582?
CVE-2008-1582 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.5, specifically version 7.4.5.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2008-1582?
The potential consequences of CVE-2008-1582 include denial of service, application crashes, and possibly arbitrary code execution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1582?
CVE-2008-1582 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1582?
To fix CVE-2008-1582, you should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.5 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-1582?
CVE-2008-1582 can be exploited through specifically crafted AAC-encoded files that lead to memory corruption.
Which versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2008-1582?
CVE-2008-1582 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.5, specifically version 7.4.5.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2008-1582?
The potential consequences of CVE-2008-1582 include denial of service, application crashes, and possibly arbitrary code execution.