CVE-2015-7117: Buffer Overflow

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2015-7117?

CVE-2015-7117 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-7117?

To fix CVE-2015-7117, update Apple QuickTime to version 7.7.9 or later.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7117?

CVE-2015-7117 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can be exploited through crafted movie files.

Q: Which versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2015-7117?

Apple QuickTime versions before 7.7.9 are affected by CVE-2015-7117.

Q: Can CVE-2015-7117 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2015-7117 can potentially lead to data breaches if exploited by attackers.

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-2015-7087, CVE-2015-7088, CVE-2015-7089, CVE-2015-7090, CVE-2015-7091, and CVE-2015-7092.

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-2015-7117?

CVE-2015-7117 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7117?

To fix CVE-2015-7117, update Apple QuickTime to version 7.7.9 or later.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7117?

CVE-2015-7117 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can be exploited through crafted movie files.

Which versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2015-7117?

Apple QuickTime versions before 7.7.9 are affected by CVE-2015-7117.

Can CVE-2015-7117 lead to data breaches?