Signature Detail

HTTP: Apple QuickTime SMIL File Handling Integer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Apple QuickTime. A successful attack can lead to an integer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the application.

Extended Description

Apple QuickTime is prone to an information-disclosure and multiple remote code-execution vulnerabilities. Remote attackers may exploit these issues by enticing victims into opening maliciously crafted files or visiting maliciously crafted websites. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of a user running the vulnerable application or to obtain sensitive information. Failed exploit attempts of remote code-execution issues may result in denial-of-service conditions. Successful exploits of the information-disclosure issue may lead to further attacks.

Affected Products

• Apple QuickTime Player 5.0.2
• Apple QuickTime Player 6
• Apple QuickTime Player 6.1.0
• Apple QuickTime Player 6.5.0
• Apple QuickTime Player 6.5.1
• Apple QuickTime Player 6.5.2
• Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.0
• Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.1
• Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.2
• Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.3
• Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.4
• Apple QuickTime Player 7.1
• Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.1
• Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.2
• Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.3
• Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.4
• Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.5

References

• BugTraq: 24873
• CVE: CVE-2007-2394