CVE-2009-2798: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Sep 10 2009(Updated: )
Heap-based 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 FlashPix file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple QuickTime | <=7.6.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | ||
| Apple QuickTime | =3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =4.1.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =4.1.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =4.1.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =5.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =5.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =5.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =5.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =5.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =5.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.1.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.1.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.1.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.1.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.1.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.1.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.2.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.2.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.2.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.4.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.4.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.4.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.6 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.6 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.6 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.2.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.2.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.2.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.2.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.2.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.2.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.3.1.70 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.4.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.5.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.5.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.5.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.6.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.6.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.6.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.6.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.6.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.6.1 |
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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%3A6258
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2798?
CVE-2009-2798 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2798?
To mitigate CVE-2009-2798, upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.6.4 or later.
What versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2009-2798?
CVE-2009-2798 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.6.4 across various platforms.
What type of vulnerability is identified in CVE-2009-2798?
CVE-2009-2798 is identified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2009-2798?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2009-2798 by sending crafted FlashPix files to vulnerable QuickTime installations.
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- version/apple quicktime/7.3.1.70
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- version/apple quicktime/7.6.0
- version/apple quicktime/7.6.1