HTTP: Apple QuickTime QTVR QTVRStringAtom Parsing Buffer Overflow (CVE-2012-0667)

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Apple QuickTime. It is due to a signedness error, which leads to a stack-based buffer overflow when processing a QTVR string atom having an overly large stringLength parameter. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to download and process a specially crafted QuickTime VR file with the vulnerable software. This can lead to code execution in the context of the vulnerable application.

Extended Description

Apple QuickTime is prone to a remote code execution vulnerability. The issue arises when the application handles specially crafted files. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user; failed exploit attempts will cause denial-of-service conditions. Versions prior to QuickTime 7.7.2 are vulnerable on Windows 7, Vista and XP. NOTE: This issue was previously discussed in BID 53547 (Apple QuickTime Prior To 7.7.2 Multiple Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerabilities), but has been given its own record to better document it.

Affected Products

Apple quicktime_player

References

BugTraq: 53583

CVE: CVE-2012-0667

Short Name

HTTP:STC:DL:QUICKTIME-QTVR-BOF

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Apple QuickTime QTVR QTVRStringAtom Parsing Buffer Overflow (CVE-2012-0667)

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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