CVE-2015-3789: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 16, 2015
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Updated

QuickTime 7 in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3765, CVE-2015-3779, CVE-2015-3788, CVE-2015-3790, CVE-2015-3791, CVE-2015-3792, CVE-2015-5751, CVE-2015-5753, and CVE-2015-5779.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apple QuickTime=7.0.0
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.10.4

Event History

Aug 16, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3789?

CVE-2015-3789 is considered a high severity vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution or denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-3789?

To fix CVE-2015-3789, users should upgrade to QuickTime 7.7.9 or later on macOS.

3

Which versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2015-3789?

CVE-2015-3789 affects QuickTime version 7.0.0 and below on affected macOS systems.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2015-3789 facilitate?

CVE-2015-3789 can facilitate remote code execution and application crashes through crafted files.

5

On which operating systems is CVE-2015-3789 found?

CVE-2015-3789 is found on Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.5.

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