Apple.QuickTime.Panorama.Sample.Atoms.Buffer.Overflow

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This indicates an attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Apple QuickTime.
The vulnerability is due to an error when processing malformed "panorama sample atoms" in QuickTime Virtual Reality (QTVR) movie files. An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user into opening a malicious movie file and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.

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Apple Computer - Mac OS X (10.3.9)
Apple Computer - Mac OS X (10.4.9)
Apple Computer - Mac OS X (10.5)
Apple Computer - Quicktime (prior to 7.3)

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

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Update to version 7.3.
QuickTime 7.3 for Leopard:
QuickTime 7.3 for Tiger:
QuickTime 7.3 for Panther:
QuickTime 7.3 for Windows:

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)