CVE-2008-1585: Input Validation
First published: Tue Jun 10 2008(Updated: )
Apple QuickTime before 7.5 uses the url.dll!FileProtocolHandler handler for unrecognized URIs in qt:next attributes within SMIL text in video files, which sends these URIs to explorer.exe and thereby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs, as originally demonstrated by crafted file: URLs.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple QuickTime | <=7.4.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jul/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Jun/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29293
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31034
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1991
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/132419
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493248/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29619
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29650
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020217
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162C.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1776/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2064/references
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-038/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42948
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1585?
CVE-2008-1585 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1585?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1585, users should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.5 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-1585?
CVE-2008-1585 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.5.
How does CVE-2008-1585 exploit work?
CVE-2008-1585 exploits a vulnerability in the way QuickTime handles unrecognized URIs, which can invoke external applications.
Who can be impacted by CVE-2008-1585?
Users with vulnerable versions of Apple QuickTime are at risk of being compromised by this vulnerability.
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