CVE-2008-3626: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 10, 2008
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Updated

The CallComponentFunctionWithStorage function in Apple QuickTime before 7.5.5 does not properly handle a large entry in the samplesizetable in STSZ atoms, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted movie file.

Affected Software

29 affected components
QuickTime Player<=7.4.5
QuickTime Player
QuickTime Player=3.0
QuickTime Player=4.1.2
QuickTime Player=5.0
QuickTime Player=5.0.1
QuickTime Player=5.0.2
QuickTime Player=6.0
QuickTime Player=6.5
QuickTime Player=6.5.1
QuickTime Player=6.5.2
QuickTime Player=7.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.1
QuickTime Player=7.0.2
QuickTime Player=7.0.3
QuickTime Player=7.0.4
QuickTime Player=7.1
QuickTime Player=7.1.1
QuickTime Player=7.1.2
QuickTime Player=7.1.3
QuickTime Player=7.1.4
QuickTime Player=7.1.5
QuickTime Player=7.1.6
QuickTime Player=7.2
QuickTime Player=7.3
QuickTime Player=7.3.1
QuickTime Player=7.3.1.70
QuickTime Player=7.4
QuickTime Player=7.4.4

Event History

Sep 10, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3626?

CVE-2008-3626 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution and cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3626?

The recommended fix for CVE-2008-3626 is to upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.5.5 or later.

3

What versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2008-3626?

CVE-2008-3626 affects multiple versions of Apple QuickTime, including versions 5.0 through 7.4.5.

4

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2008-3626?

Exploitation of CVE-2008-3626 can lead to arbitrary code execution, memory corruption, and application crashes.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-3626 if I cannot update?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2008-3626, and upgrading to the latest version is the best course of action.

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