CVE-2014-1246: 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 ftab atom in a movie file.

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-2014-1246?

The severity of CVE-2014-1246 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution and application crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-1246?

To fix CVE-2014-1246, update Apple QuickTime to version 7.7.5 or later.

3

What versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2014-1246?

CVE-2014-1246 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.7.5, including all versions from 7.0.0 up to 7.7.4.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2014-1246 enable?

CVE-2014-1246 can enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via malicious movie files.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-1246 if I cannot update QuickTime immediately?

There is no documented workaround for CVE-2014-1246 other than to avoid opening untrusted movie files until the vulnerability is patched.

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