What is the severity of CVE-2008-3625?

CVE-2008-3625 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3625?

To fix CVE-2008-3625, update Apple QuickTime to version 7.5.5 or later.

What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2008-3625?

CVE-2008-3625 is primarily associated with buffer overflow vulnerabilities in QuickTime's handling of QTVR movie files.

Who is affected by CVE-2008-3625?

Users of Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.5.5 are affected by CVE-2008-3625.

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-3625?

Exploiting CVE-2008-3625 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the application.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-3625

critical

9.3

CWE

119

10/9/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-3625: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Sep 10 2008(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a QuickTime Virtual Reality (QTVR) movie file with crafted (1) maxTilt, (2) minFieldOfView, and (3) maxFieldOfView elements in panorama track PDAT atoms.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple QuickTime	<7.5.5

Remedy

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3027

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31086

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3625?
CVE-2008-3625 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3625?
To fix CVE-2008-3625, update Apple QuickTime to version 7.5.5 or later.
What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2008-3625?
CVE-2008-3625 is primarily associated with buffer overflow vulnerabilities in QuickTime's handling of QTVR movie files.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-3625?
Users of Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.5.5 are affected by CVE-2008-3625.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-3625?
Exploiting CVE-2008-3625 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3625?
CVE-2008-3625 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3625?
To fix CVE-2008-3625, update Apple QuickTime to version 7.5.5 or later.
What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2008-3625?
CVE-2008-3625 is primarily associated with buffer overflow vulnerabilities in QuickTime's handling of QTVR movie files.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-3625?
Users of Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.5.5 are affected by CVE-2008-3625.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-3625?
Exploiting CVE-2008-3625 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the application.