CVE-2010-1799: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 16, 2010
·
Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the error-logging functionality in Apple QuickTime before 7.6.7 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file.

Affected Software

101 affected components
Apple QuickTime
Apple QuickTime
Apple QuickTime=3.0
Apple QuickTime=4.1.2
Apple Quicktime Windows=4.1.2
Apple QuickTime=4.1.2
Apple QuickTime=5.0
Apple QuickTime=5.0.1
Apple Quicktime Windows=5.0.1
Apple QuickTime=5.0.2
Apple Quicktime Windows=5.0.2
Apple QuickTime=6.0
Apple Quicktime Windows=6.0
Apple QuickTime=6.0.0
Apple Quicktime Windows=6.0.0
Apple QuickTime=6.0.1
Apple Quicktime Windows=6.0.1
Apple QuickTime=6.0.2
Apple Quicktime Windows=6.0.2
Apple QuickTime=6.1
Apple QuickTime=6.1.0
Apple Quicktime Windows=6.1.0
Apple QuickTime=6.1.1
Apple Quicktime Windows=6.1.1
Apple QuickTime=6.2.0
Apple Quicktime Windows=6.2.0
Apple QuickTime=6.3.0
Apple Quicktime Windows=6.3.0
Apple QuickTime=6.4.0
Apple Quicktime Windows=6.4.0
Apple QuickTime=6.5
Apple QuickTime=6.5.0
Apple Quicktime Windows=6.5.0
Apple QuickTime=6.5.1
Apple Quicktime Windows=6.5.1
Apple QuickTime=6.5.2
Apple Quicktime Windows=6.5.2
Apple QuickTime=7.0
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.0
Apple QuickTime=7.0.0
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.0.0
Apple QuickTime=7.0.1
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.0.1
Apple QuickTime=7.0.2
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.0.2
Apple QuickTime=7.0.3
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.0.3
Apple QuickTime=7.0.4
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.0.4
Apple QuickTime=7.1
Apple QuickTime=7.1.0
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.1.0
Apple QuickTime=7.1.1
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.1.1
Apple QuickTime=7.1.2
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.1.2
Apple QuickTime=7.1.3
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.1.3
Apple QuickTime=7.1.4
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.1.4
Apple QuickTime=7.1.5
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.1.5
Apple QuickTime=7.1.6
Apple Quicktime Java=7.1.6
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.1.6
Apple QuickTime=7.2
Apple QuickTime=7.2
Apple QuickTime=7.2
Apple QuickTime=7.2
Apple QuickTime=7.2
Apple QuickTime=7.2
Apple QuickTime=7.2.0
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.2.0
Apple QuickTime=7.2.1
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.2.1
Apple QuickTime=7.3
Apple QuickTime=7.3.0
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.3.0
Apple QuickTime=7.3.1
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.3.1
Apple QuickTime=7.3.1.70
Apple QuickTime=7.4
Apple QuickTime=7.4.0
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.4.0
Apple QuickTime=7.4.1
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.4.1
Apple QuickTime=7.4.4
Apple QuickTime=7.4.5
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.4.5
Apple QuickTime=7.5
Apple QuickTime=7.5.0
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.5.0
Apple QuickTime=7.5.5
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.5.5
Apple QuickTime=7.6.0
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.6.0
Apple QuickTime=7.6.1
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.6.1
Apple QuickTime=7.6.2
Apple Quicktime Windows=7.6.6
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 16, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:25 PM
Description
Data Sourced
06:39 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1799?

CVE-2010-1799 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1799?

To fix CVE-2010-1799, update Apple QuickTime to version 7.6.7 or later.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-1799?

CVE-2010-1799 can be exploited through crafted movie files that trigger stack-based buffer overflow.

4

Which versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2010-1799?

CVE-2010-1799 affects all versions of Apple QuickTime prior to 7.6.7 on Windows.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2010-1799?

The impacts of CVE-2010-1799 include arbitrary code execution and possible denial of service through application crashes.

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