Apple.QuickTime.stsd.JPEG.Atom.Heap.Corruption

Description

This indicates an attack attempt against a heap-based memory corruption vulnerability in Apple QuickTime.
The vulnerability is caused by lack of boundary checks while processing the 'jpeg' atom embedded in the 'stsd' atom in QuickTime movie files. Remote attackers can exploit it by enticing the users to open a crafted QuickTime movie file.

Affected Products

Apple QuickTime Player 7.5.5
Apple QuickTime Player 7.4.5
Apple QuickTime Player 7.4.1
Apple QuickTime Player 7.3.1
Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.6
Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.5
Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.4
Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.3
Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.2
Apple QuickTime Player 7.1.1
Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.4
Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.3
Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.2
Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.1
Apple QuickTime Player 7.0
Apple QuickTime Player 6.5.2
Apple QuickTime Player 6.5.1
Apple QuickTime Player 6.5
Apple QuickTime Player 6.1
Apple QuickTime Player 5.0.2
Apple QuickTime Player 7.5
Apple QuickTime Player 7.4
Apple QuickTime Player 7.4
Apple QuickTime Player 7.3
Apple QuickTime Player 7.2
Apple QuickTime Player 7.1

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrades or patches from the vendor.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

References