CVE-2008-4116: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 17, 2008
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime 7.5.5 and iTunes 8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long type attribute in a quicktime tag (1) on a web page or embedded in a (2) .mp4 or (3) .mov file, possibly related to the Checkstackcookie function and an off-by-one error that leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apple iTunes=8.0
Apple Quicktime=7.5.5

Event History

Sep 17, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:06 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4116?

CVE-2008-4116 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4116?

To fix CVE-2008-4116, update to the latest versions of Apple QuickTime and iTunes that address this vulnerability.

3

What versions of software are affected by CVE-2008-4116?

CVE-2008-4116 affects Apple QuickTime 7.5.5 and iTunes 8.0.

4

What type of attack can CVE-2008-4116 facilitate?

CVE-2008-4116 can facilitate a buffer overflow attack that may lead to remote code execution or browser crashes.

5

Is CVE-2008-4116 related to specific file types?

Yes, CVE-2008-4116 is related to vulnerabilities in .mp4 and .mov files with specific quicktime tags.

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