CVE-2017-2218: High severity quicktime player vulnerability

Published Jul 7, 2017
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installer of QuickTime for Windows allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Affected Software

2 affected components
QuickTime Player
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2218?

CVE-2017-2218 is classified with a medium severity level, as it poses a risk of privilege escalation through untrusted search paths.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2218?

To fix CVE-2017-2218, ensure that you are using the latest version of QuickTime for Windows, as updates may address this vulnerability.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-2218?

The potential impacts of CVE-2017-2218 include unauthorized access and privilege escalation for an attacker using a malicious DLL.

4

Which version of QuickTime is affected by CVE-2017-2218?

CVE-2017-2218 affects various versions of Apple QuickTime Player installed on Windows systems.

5

Can CVE-2017-2218 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-2218 is not typically exploited remotely, as it usually requires local access to the system to introduce the malicious DLL.

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