HTTP: Apple QuickTime MPEG Stream Padding Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Apple QuickTime MPEG Stream. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the server.
Extended Description
Apple Mac OS X is prone to an integer-overflow vulnerability that affects the QuickTime component. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user; failed exploit attempts may cause denial-of-service conditions. Note: This issue was previously discussed in BID 53445 (Apple Mac OS X Security Update 2012-002 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities) but has been given its own record to better document it.
Affected Products
Apple quicktime_player
Short Name
HTTP:STC:STREAM:QT-MPEG-PAD
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Apple Buffer CVE-2012-0659 MPEG Overflow Padding QuickTime Stream bid:53467
Release Date
07/17/2012
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-19.4
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
vsrx-19.2
srx-19.3
srx-branch-12.3
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Apple
CVSS Score
6.8