CVE-2010-0529: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 31, 2010
·
Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in QuickTime.qts in Apple QuickTime before 7.6.6 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a PICT image with a BkPixPat opcode (0x12) containing crafted values that are used in a calculation for memory allocation.

Affected Software

50 affected components
Apple Quicktime<=7.6.0
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=7.1.0
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=7.2.0
Apple Quicktime=7.2.1
Apple Quicktime=7.3.0
Apple Quicktime=7.3.1
Apple Quicktime=7.4.0
Apple Quicktime=7.4.1
Apple Quicktime=7.4.5
Apple Quicktime=7.5.0
Apple Quicktime=7.5.5
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Any of the following
Apple Quicktime<=7.6.0
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=7.1.0
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=7.2.0
Apple Quicktime=7.2.1
Apple Quicktime=7.3.0
Apple Quicktime=7.3.1
Apple Quicktime=7.4.0
Apple Quicktime=7.4.1
Apple Quicktime=7.4.5
Apple Quicktime=7.5.0
Apple Quicktime=7.5.5
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Event History

Mar 31, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
06:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0529?

CVE-2010-0529 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0529?

To mitigate CVE-2010-0529, users should upgrade to Apple QuickTime version 7.6.6 or later.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2010-0529?

CVE-2010-0529 affects all versions of Apple QuickTime before 7.6.6 on Windows.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2010-0529 enable?

CVE-2010-0529 enables a heap-based buffer overflow attack through specially crafted PICT images.

5

Can CVE-2010-0529 cause a denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2010-0529 can cause a denial of service, leading to application crashes.

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