CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-1391: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Sep 19 2014(Updated: )

QT Media Foundation in Apple OS X before 10.9.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted movie file with RLE encoding.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.9.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.9.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.9.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.9.4
Apple macOS Server=10.7.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-1391?

    CVE-2014-1391 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-1391?

    To fix CVE-2014-1391, update your Mac OS X to version 10.9.5 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2014-1391 have on affected systems?

    CVE-2014-1391 can lead to memory corruption, application crashes, and allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2014-1391?

    CVE-2014-1391 affects Mac OS X versions 10.7.5, 10.8.5, and all versions from 10.9 to 10.9.4.

  • Can CVE-2014-1391 be exploited without user interaction?

    Yes, CVE-2014-1391 can be exploited by opening a specially crafted movie file, requiring no user interaction beyond that.

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