CVE-2010-3801: 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 FlashPix 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
Remediation
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-2010-3801?
CVE-2010-3801 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-3801?
To fix CVE-2010-3801, update Apple QuickTime to version 7.6.9 or later.
3
What versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2010-3801?
CVE-2010-3801 affects all versions of QuickTime prior to 7.6.9, as well as versions 3.0 through 7.6.8.
4
Can CVE-2010-3801 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2010-3801 can be exploited remotely, potentially without any user interaction, by sending a crafted FlashPix file.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-3801?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2010-3801; upgrading to the latest version is recommended to mitigate the risk.