CVE-2010-4009: Integer Overflow

Published Dec 9, 2010
·
Updated

Integer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.6.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie 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-2010-4009?

CVE-2010-4009 has a high severity level as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a malicious movie file.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-4009?

To fix CVE-2010-4009, upgrade your Apple QuickTime software to version 7.6.9 or later.

3

Which versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2010-4009?

CVE-2010-4009 affects QuickTime versions prior to 7.6.9, as well as all versions from 3.0 to 7.6.8.

4

What types of attacks can result from CVE-2010-4009?

CVE-2010-4009 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the affected system or crash the application.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-4009?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2010-4009, so upgrading to a patched version of QuickTime is recommended.

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