CVE-2009-0003: 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 execute arbitrary code via an AVI movie file with an invalid nBlockAlign value in the _WAVEFORMATEX structure.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple QuickTime Player | <=7.5.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | ||
| Apple QuickTime Player | =3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =4.1.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =5.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =5.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.5.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.5.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.0.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.0.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.1.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.1.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.1.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.1.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.1.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.1.6 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.3.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.3.1.70 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.4.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.4.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.4.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.5 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.4.9 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5.1 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5.2 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5.3 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5.4 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5.5 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jan/msg00000.html
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-006/
- http://osvdb.org/51526
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33632
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-022A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33387
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3403
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0212
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6218
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0003?
CVE-2009-0003 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0003?
To remediate CVE-2009-0003, update Apple QuickTime to version 7.6 or later.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2009-0003?
CVE-2009-0003 can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted AVI movie files.
Which versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2009-0003?
Versions of Apple QuickTime prior to 7.6, including 7.5.5 and earlier, are vulnerable to CVE-2009-0003.
Is CVE-2009-0003 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2009-0003 affects Apple QuickTime on macOS and Windows platforms.
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