Apple QuickTime Streaming Server denial of service
| quicktime-dos (17294) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Apple's QuickTime Streaming Server is vulnerable to a denial of service attack. By performing a certain sequence of operations, a remote attacker could cause a denial of service. The server must be restarted to regain normal functionality.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
Remedy:
Apply the fix for this vulnerability, as listed in Apple Security Update 2004-09-07. See References.
References:
- Apple Security Update 2004-09-07: Component: QuickTime Streaming Server.
- CIAC Information Bulletin O-212: Apple Security Update.
- BID-11138: Apple QuickTime Streaming Server Deadlock Denial of Service Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0825: QuickTime Streaming Server in Mac OS X Server 10.2.8, 10.3.4, and 10.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application deadlock) via a certain sequence of operations.
- SA12491: Mac OS X Security Update Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1011176: Apple QuickTime Streaming Server State Error Lets Remote Users Deny Service
- US-CERT VU#914870: Apple QuickTime Streaming Server vulnerable to DoS
Platforms Affected:
- Apple Mac OS X Server 10.2.8
- Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.4
- Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.5
- Apple QuickTime Streaming Server
Reported:
Sep 07, 2004
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