critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-0004: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jan 21 2009(Updated: )

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 MP3 audio file.

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

Remedy

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3403

Remedy

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-022A.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0004?

    CVE-2009-0004 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to application termination and potential arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0004?

    To fix CVE-2009-0004, users should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.6 or later.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-0004?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2009-0004 by sending crafted MP3 audio files to trigger the buffer overflow.

  • Which versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2009-0004?

    CVE-2009-0004 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.6, including versions 3.0 to 7.5.5.

  • Can CVE-2009-0004 lead to system compromise?

    Yes, CVE-2009-0004 can potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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