Darwin Streaming Server MP3Broadcaster utility code execution
| darwin-mp3broadcaster-code-execution (12054) |  High Risk |
Description:
Apple's Darwin Streaming Server could allow a remote or local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper handling of ID3 tags by the MP3Broadcaster utility. By creating a specially-crafted MP3 file, a remote or local attacker could execute arbitrary code on the system or cause a denial of service, once the MP3 file is played on the affected streaming server.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of February 6, 2010.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Thu May 22 2003 - 14:11:05 CDT : QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server security issues.
- BID-7660: Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming MP3Broadcaster ID3 Tag Handling Vulnerability
- CVE-2003-1091: Integer overflow in MP3Broadcaster for Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server 4.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via malformed ID3 tags in MP3 files.
- SECTRACK ID: 1006822: Apple Darwin Streaming Server Integer Processing Flaws May Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- US-CERT VU#148564: Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server integer overflow in MP3Broadcaster utility
Platforms Affected:
- Apple Darwin Streaming Server
Reported:
May 22, 2003
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