critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-1021: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri 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 JPEG data in a movie file.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-1021?

    CVE-2013-1021 has a severity rating of medium, as it can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-1021?

    To fix CVE-2013-1021, update your Apple QuickTime to version 7.7.4 or later.

  • Which versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2013-1021?

    CVE-2013-1021 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.7.4, including versions 3.0 through 7.7.3.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2013-1021 enable?

    CVE-2013-1021 enables remote attackers to utilize crafted JPEG data to potentially execute arbitrary code.

  • Can I still use older versions of QuickTime if I am aware of CVE-2013-1021?

    It is not recommended to use older versions of QuickTime that are vulnerable to CVE-2013-1021 due to security risks.

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