OSVDB ID: 34178 Title: Apple QuickTime (QTJava.dll) quicktime.util.QTHandleRef toQTPointer Method Arbitrary Code Execution |
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A memory corruption flaw exists in Quicktime. The toQTPointer() method fails to validate parameters passed to it resulting in a potential to write arbitrary values to memory. With a specially crafted Java applet, a context-dependent attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity. |
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Local Access Required,
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Public, Exploit Private Disclosure: OSVDB Verified, Vendor Verified, Uncoordinated Disclosure, Discovered in the Wild |
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Upgrade to version 7.1.6 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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