critical
9.3
CWE
189 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-0006: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jan 21 2009(Updated: )

Integer signedness error in Apple QuickTime before 7.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a Cinepak encoded movie file with a crafted MDAT atom that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple QuickTime<=7.5.5
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=6.0.0
Apple QuickTime=6.0.1
Apple QuickTime=6.0.2
Apple QuickTime=6.1
Apple QuickTime=6.1.0
Apple QuickTime=6.1.1
Apple QuickTime=6.2.0
Apple QuickTime=6.3.0
Apple QuickTime=6.4.0
Apple QuickTime=6.5
Apple QuickTime=6.5.0
Apple QuickTime=6.5.1
Apple QuickTime=6.5.2
Apple QuickTime=7.0
Apple QuickTime=7.0.0
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=7.1.0
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=7.2.1
Apple QuickTime=7.3
Apple QuickTime=7.3.0
Apple QuickTime=7.3.1
Apple QuickTime=7.3.1.70
Apple QuickTime=7.4
Apple QuickTime=7.4.0
Apple QuickTime=7.4.1
Apple QuickTime=7.4.5
Apple QuickTime=7.5.0

Remedy

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

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0006?

    CVE-2009-0006 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0006?

    To fix CVE-2009-0006, users should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.6 or later.

  • What versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2009-0006?

    CVE-2009-0006 affects all Apple QuickTime versions below 7.6, including versions from 3.0 to 7.5.5.

  • What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2009-0006?

    CVE-2009-0006 allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code and cause application termination through crafted Cinepak encoded movie files.

  • Is it safe to use QuickTime versions below 7.6 after CVE-2009-0006 has been identified?

    Using QuickTime versions below 7.6 is unsafe and exposes users to the risks associated with CVE-2009-0006.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203