Apple QuickTime Java toQTPointer() code execution

quicktime-toqtpointer-code-execution (33827) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Apple QuickTime could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a vulnerability in the toQTPointer() function in the QuickTime Java extensions (QTJava.dll). By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web page using the Safari, Internet Explorer, or Firefox Web browsers, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to overwrite memory and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Platforms Affected:

  • Apple, QuickTime 7.0
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.0.1
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.0.2
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.0.3
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.0.4
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.0.8
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.1
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.1.1
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.1.2
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.1.3
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.1.4
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.1.5

Remedy:

Apply the Apple QuickTime 7.1.6 update. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Apr 23, 2007

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