CVE-2014-1244: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 27, 2014
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.5 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

45 affected components
QuickTime Player<=7.7.4
QuickTime Player=7.0.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.1
QuickTime Player=7.0.2
QuickTime Player=7.0.3
QuickTime Player=7.0.4
QuickTime Player=7.1.0
QuickTime Player=7.1.1
QuickTime Player=7.1.2
QuickTime Player=7.1.3
QuickTime Player=7.1.4
QuickTime Player=7.1.5
QuickTime Player=7.1.6
QuickTime Player=7.2.0
QuickTime Player=7.2.1
QuickTime Player=7.3.0
QuickTime Player=7.3.1
QuickTime Player=7.3.1.70
QuickTime Player=7.4.0
QuickTime Player=7.4.1
QuickTime Player=7.4.5
QuickTime Player=7.5.0
QuickTime Player=7.5.5
QuickTime Player=7.6.0
QuickTime Player=7.6.1
QuickTime Player=7.6.2
QuickTime Player=7.6.5
QuickTime Player=7.6.6
QuickTime Player=7.6.7
QuickTime Player=7.6.8
QuickTime Player=7.6.9
QuickTime Player=7.7.0
QuickTime Player=7.7.1
QuickTime Player=7.7.2
QuickTime Player=7.7.3
QuickTime Player=7.60.92.0
QuickTime Player=7.62.14.0
QuickTime Player=7.64.17.73
QuickTime Player=7.65.17.80
QuickTime Player=7.66.71.0
QuickTime Player=7.67.75.0
QuickTime Player=7.68.75.0
QuickTime Player=7.69.80.9
QuickTime Player=7.70.80.34
QuickTime Player=7.71.80.42

Event History

Feb 27, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1244?

CVE-2014-1244 has a severity rating that indicates it allows remote code execution or a denial of service, making it a critical vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-1244?

To fix CVE-2014-1244, upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.7.5 or later.

3

What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2014-1244?

CVE-2014-1244 is associated with buffer overflow issues specifically in Apple QuickTime versions before 7.7.5.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2014-1244?

All users of Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.7.5 are potentially affected by CVE-2014-1244.

5

Can CVE-2014-1244 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-1244 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted movie files with H.264 encoding.

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