CVE-2014-1251: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 27, 2014
·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 clef 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-2014-1251?
CVE-2014-1251 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-1251?
To fix CVE-2014-1251, you should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.7.5 or later.
3
What versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2014-1251?
CVE-2014-1251 affects Apple QuickTime versions 7.7.4 and earlier.
4
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2014-1251?
CVE-2014-1251 can be exploited to carry out remote code execution or cause an application crash.
5
What should I do if I cannot update QuickTime for CVE-2014-1251?
If you cannot update QuickTime, consider disabling it or avoiding the use of untrusted movie files.