CVE-2009-2203: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Sep 10 2009(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted MPEG-4 video file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.5.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =5.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.1.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.1.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.2.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.1.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.6.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.6 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.2.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.6.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.6 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.4.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.2.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.6 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | <=7.6.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =4.1.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.2.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =5.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.1.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.6.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =5.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =4.1.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.1.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.2.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =5.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.6.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.4.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.2.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.6.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =5.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.4.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.2.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =4.1.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.6.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3.1.70 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =5.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.5.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.2.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.5.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.1.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.2.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00002.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3859
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36328
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3184
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5672
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2203?
CVE-2009-2203 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution or application crash.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2203?
To fix CVE-2009-2203, update Apple QuickTime to version 7.6.4 or later.
Which versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2009-2203?
CVE-2009-2203 affects multiple versions of Apple QuickTime including versions prior to 7.6.4.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-2203?
CVE-2009-2203 can be exploited through crafted MPEG-4 video files leading to arbitrary code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-2203?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2009-2203; updating to a fixed version is necessary.
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