Apple QuickTime Malformed VR obji Atom Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability
April 3rd, 2008
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Apple QuickTime. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists in the parsing of the QuickTime VR 'obji' atom. When the size of the atom is set to 0, a stack overflow condition occurs resulting in the execution of arbitrary code.
Additional Details
Apple has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1241
Disclosure Timeline
- 2008-02-07 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2008-04-03 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Anonymous
