CVE-2008-1582: Medium severity quicktime player vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
QuickTime Player=7.4.5
Remediation
Event History
Jun 10, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-1582?
To fix CVE-2008-1582, you should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.5 or later.
3
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.
4
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.
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.