What is the severity of CVE-2013-1032?

CVE-2013-1032 is categorized as a critical vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the application.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1032?

To fix CVE-2013-1032, upgrade QuickTime to the latest version or update your Mac OS X to 10.8.5 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2013-1032?

CVE-2013-1032 affects versions of Apple QuickTime prior to the patch and Mac OS X versions before 10.8.5.

What kind of attacks can CVE-2013-1032 facilitate?

CVE-2013-1032 can facilitate remote code execution and denial of service attacks through specially crafted QuickTime movie files.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1032 if I cannot update immediately?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2013-1032, but avoiding the opening of untrusted QuickTime files can reduce risk.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2013-1032

medium

6.8

CWE

119

16/9/2013

6/3/2014

CVE-2013-1032: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Sep 16 2013(Updated: )

QuickTime in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted idsc atom in a QuickTime movie file.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple QuickTime Player
macOS Yosemite	<=10.8.4
macOS Yosemite	=10.8.0
macOS Yosemite	=10.8.1
macOS Yosemite	=10.8.2
macOS Yosemite	=10.8.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1032?
CVE-2013-1032 is categorized as a critical vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the application.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1032?
To fix CVE-2013-1032, upgrade QuickTime to the latest version or update your Mac OS X to 10.8.5 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-1032?
CVE-2013-1032 affects versions of Apple QuickTime prior to the patch and Mac OS X versions before 10.8.5.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2013-1032 facilitate?
CVE-2013-1032 can facilitate remote code execution and denial of service attacks through specially crafted QuickTime movie files.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1032 if I cannot update immediately?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2013-1032, but avoiding the opening of untrusted QuickTime files can reduce risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1032?
CVE-2013-1032 is categorized as a critical vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the application.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1032?
To fix CVE-2013-1032, upgrade QuickTime to the latest version or update your Mac OS X to 10.8.5 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-1032?
CVE-2013-1032 affects versions of Apple QuickTime prior to the patch and Mac OS X versions before 10.8.5.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2013-1032 facilitate?
CVE-2013-1032 can facilitate remote code execution and denial of service attacks through specially crafted QuickTime movie files.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1032 if I cannot update immediately?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2013-1032, but avoiding the opening of untrusted QuickTime files can reduce risk.