CVE-2013-0986: Buffer Overflow

Published May 24, 2013
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted enof atoms in a movie file.

Affected Software

56 affected components
Apple QuickTime<=7.7.3
Apple QuickTime=3.0
Apple QuickTime=4.1.2
Apple QuickTime=5.0
Apple QuickTime=5.0.1
Apple QuickTime=5.0.2
Apple QuickTime=6.0
Apple QuickTime=6.0.0
Apple QuickTime=6.0.1
Apple QuickTime=6.0.2
Apple QuickTime=6.1
Apple QuickTime=6.1.0
Apple QuickTime=6.1.1
Apple QuickTime=6.2.0
Apple QuickTime=6.3.0
Apple QuickTime=6.4.0
Apple QuickTime=6.5
Apple QuickTime=6.5.0
Apple QuickTime=6.5.1
Apple QuickTime=6.5.2
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
Apple QuickTime=7.6.0
Apple QuickTime=7.6.1
Apple QuickTime=7.6.2
Apple QuickTime=7.6.5
Apple QuickTime=7.6.6
Apple QuickTime=7.6.7
Apple QuickTime=7.6.8
Apple QuickTime=7.6.9
Apple QuickTime=7.7.0
Apple QuickTime=7.7.1
Apple QuickTime=7.7.2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.8.3

Event History

May 24, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0986?

CVE-2013-0986 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0986?

To fix CVE-2013-0986, update Apple QuickTime to version 7.7.4 or later.

3

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2013-0986?

CVE-2013-0986 can be exploited by remote attackers using crafted movie files to execute arbitrary code.

4

Which versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2013-0986?

CVE-2013-0986 affects QuickTime versions prior to 7.7.4, along with multiple older versions down to 3.0.

5

Is macOS vulnerable to CVE-2013-0986?

Yes, macOS versions up to 10.8.3 running vulnerable QuickTime versions are at risk of CVE-2013-0986.

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