CVE-2013-1018: 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 a crafted movie file with H.264 encoding.

Affected Software

55 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

Event History

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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1018?

CVE-2013-1018 has a high severity level due to the potential for remote code execution or application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-1018?

To fix CVE-2013-1018, you should update to Apple QuickTime version 7.7.4 or later.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2013-1018?

CVE-2013-1018 allows for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by exploiting crafted movie files.

4

Which versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2013-1018?

Affected versions of Apple QuickTime include any version prior to 7.7.4.

5

Is CVE-2013-1018 relevant to users of Microsoft Windows operating systems?

CVE-2013-1018 specifically affects Apple QuickTime and does not relate to the user experience on Microsoft Windows itself.

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