critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-0001: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jan 21 2009(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTSP URL.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple QuickTime<=7.5.5
Apple QuickTime
Apple QuickTime=3.0
Apple QuickTime=4.1.2
Apple QuickTime=5.0
Apple QuickTime=5.0.1
Apple QuickTime=5.0.2
Apple QuickTime=6.0
Apple QuickTime=6.1
Apple QuickTime=6.5
Apple QuickTime=6.5.1
Apple QuickTime=6.5.2
Apple QuickTime=7.0
Apple QuickTime=7.0.1
Apple QuickTime=7.0.2
Apple QuickTime=7.0.3
Apple QuickTime=7.0.4
Apple QuickTime=7.1
Apple QuickTime=7.1.1
Apple QuickTime=7.1.2
Apple QuickTime=7.1.3
Apple QuickTime=7.1.4
Apple QuickTime=7.1.5
Apple QuickTime=7.1.6
Apple QuickTime=7.2
Apple QuickTime=7.3
Apple QuickTime=7.3.1
Apple QuickTime=7.3.1.70
Apple QuickTime=7.4
Apple QuickTime=7.4.1
Apple QuickTime=7.4.4
Apple QuickTime=7.4.5
Apple QuickTime=7.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.5
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jan/msg00000.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0001?

    CVE-2009-0001 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application termination and arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0001?

    To fix CVE-2009-0001, users should upgrade their Apple QuickTime to version 7.6 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2009-0001?

    CVE-2009-0001 affects multiple versions of Apple QuickTime prior to 7.6, including versions from 3.0 through 7.5.5.

  • Is it possible for CVE-2009-0001 to lead to remote code execution?

    Yes, CVE-2009-0001 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted RTSP URLs.

  • What can attackers do with CVE-2009-0001?

    Attackers exploiting CVE-2009-0001 can potentially cause a denial of service and may run arbitrary code on the victim's system.

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