CVE-2010-3800: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 9, 2010
·
Updated

Apple QuickTime before 7.6.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted PICT file.

Affected Software

52 affected components
QuickTime Player=7.3.1
QuickTime Player=7.6.7
QuickTime Player=6.5.1
QuickTime Player=6.1.0
QuickTime Player=6.0.1
QuickTime Player=6.2.0
QuickTime Player=5.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.3
QuickTime Player=6.1.1
QuickTime Player=7.5.0
QuickTime Player=7.1.5
QuickTime Player=7.6.1
QuickTime Player=7.0.1
QuickTime Player=7.0
QuickTime Player=7.1.6
QuickTime Player=7.4.1
QuickTime Player=7.4.5
QuickTime Player=4.1.2
QuickTime Player=7.2.1
QuickTime Player=5.0.2
QuickTime Player=7.0.2
QuickTime Player=5.0.1
QuickTime Player=6.0.2
QuickTime Player=7.6.0
QuickTime Player=7.3.0
QuickTime Player=7.4
QuickTime Player=6.4.0
QuickTime Player=3.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.4
QuickTime Player=6.1
QuickTime Player=6.5
QuickTime Player=7.3.1.70
QuickTime Player=7.1.2
QuickTime Player=7.4.0
QuickTime Player=7.1
QuickTime Player=7.1.1
QuickTime Player=7.6.6
QuickTime Player=6.0.0
QuickTime Player=7.3
QuickTime Player=6.3.0
QuickTime Player=7.1.4
QuickTime Player=6.5.2
QuickTime Player<=7.6.8
QuickTime Player=6.5.0
QuickTime Player=7.1.3
QuickTime Player=7.5.5
QuickTime Player=7.2
QuickTime Player=7.6.2
QuickTime Player=7.6.5
QuickTime Player=7.1.0
QuickTime Player=6.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.0

Event History

Dec 9, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3800?

CVE-2010-3800 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-3800?

The recommended fix for CVE-2010-3800 is to update Apple QuickTime to version 7.6.9 or later.

3

What versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2010-3800?

CVE-2010-3800 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.6.9.

4

Can CVE-2010-3800 cause a denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2010-3800 can cause a denial of service through memory corruption and application crashes.

5

What type of file can exploit CVE-2010-3800?

CVE-2010-3800 can be exploited through a crafted PICT file.

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