CVE-2015-5779: 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-2015-3789, CVE-2015-3790, CVE-2015-3791, CVE-2015-3792, CVE-2015-5751, and CVE-2015-5753.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apple QuickTime=7.0
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-2015-5779?

CVE-2015-5779 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5779?

To fix CVE-2015-5779, update QuickTime to the latest version available for your operating system.

3

What versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2015-5779?

CVE-2015-5779 affects QuickTime 7 on Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.5.

4

Can CVE-2015-5779 cause data loss?

Yes, CVE-2015-5779 can lead to application crashes, which may result in potential data loss.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5779?

A workaround for CVE-2015-5779 is to avoid opening untrusted files in QuickTime until the software is updated.

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