critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-1251: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu 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.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple QuickTime<=7.7.4
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=7.3.1.70
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
Apple QuickTime=7.7.3
Apple QuickTime=7.60.92.0
Apple QuickTime=7.62.14.0
Apple QuickTime=7.64.17.73
Apple QuickTime=7.65.17.80
Apple QuickTime=7.66.71.0
Apple QuickTime=7.67.75.0
Apple QuickTime=7.68.75.0
Apple QuickTime=7.69.80.9
Apple QuickTime=7.70.80.34
Apple QuickTime=7.71.80.42

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-1251?

    To fix CVE-2014-1251, you should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.7.5 or later.

  • What versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2014-1251?

    CVE-2014-1251 affects Apple QuickTime versions 7.7.4 and earlier.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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