CVE-2013-1021: 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 JPEG data in a movie file.
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
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-1021?
To fix CVE-2013-1021, update your Apple QuickTime to version 7.7.4 or later.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.