CVE-2015-7087: Buffer Overflow

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2015-7087?

CVE-2015-7087 is considered a significant vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-7087?

To fix CVE-2015-7087, you should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.7.9 or later.

Q: What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-7087?

CVE-2015-7087 can be exploited through crafted movie files that cause memory corruption or application crashes.

Q: Is CVE-2015-7087 still a threat?

CVE-2015-7087 remains a threat for users who have not updated their Apple QuickTime software to the patched version.

Q: What software is affected by CVE-2015-7087?

CVE-2015-7087 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.7.9.

Published Jan 9, 2016

Updated

Apple QuickTime before 7.7.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted movie file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7085, CVE-2015-7086, CVE-2015-7088, CVE-2015-7089, CVE-2015-7090, CVE-2015-7091, CVE-2015-7092, and CVE-2015-7117.

Affected Software

1 affected component

QuickTime Player<=7.7.8

Event History

Jan 9, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7087?

CVE-2015-7087 is considered a significant vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7087?

To fix CVE-2015-7087, you should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.7.9 or later.

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-7087?

CVE-2015-7087 can be exploited through crafted movie files that cause memory corruption or application crashes.

Is CVE-2015-7087 still a threat?

CVE-2015-7087 remains a threat for users who have not updated their Apple QuickTime software to the patched version.

What software is affected by CVE-2015-7087?