Apple QuickTime QTL file code execution
| quicktime-qtl-code-execution (36937) |  High Risk |
Description:
Apple QuickTime could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the improper handling of URLS in the qtnext field in QTL files. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted QTL file, a remote attacker could cause the victim's QuickTime application to crash or possibly execute arbitrary code on the victim's system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending the malicious file as an email attachment or hosting it on a Web site.
Platforms Affected:
- Apple, QuickTime 7.2
- Microsoft, Windows Vista
- Microsoft, Windows XP SP2
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Apple QuickTime (7.2 or later), available from the Apple Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Apple Web site, About Security Update for QuickTime 7.2 for Windows at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306560.
- BID-25913: Apple QuickTime for Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-4673: Argument injection vulnerability in Apple QuickTime 7.2 for Windows XP SP2 and Vista allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a URL in the qtnext field in a crafted QTL file. NOTE: this issue may be related to CVE-2006-4965 or CVE-2007-5045.
Reported:
Oct 03, 2007
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