Apple QuickTime movie files information disclosure

quicktime-moviefiles-information-disclosure (41602) The risk level is classified as LowLow Risk

Description:

Apple QuickTime could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the improper handling of URLs embedded within movie files. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted QuickTime movie file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information from the vulnerable 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
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.1.6
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.2
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.3
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.3.1
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.3.1.70
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.4
  • Apple, QuickTime 7.4.1

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of Apple QuickTime (7.4.5 or later), available from the Apple Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Obtain Information

References:

  • Apple Web site, About the security content of QuickTime 7.4.5 at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1241.
  • BID-28583: Apple QuickTime Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2008-1014: Apple QuickTime before 7.4.5 does not properly handle external URLs in movies, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
  • FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1078: Apple QuickTime Multiple File Handling Code Execution Vulnerabilities
  • SA29650: Apple QuickTime Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • SECTRACK ID: 1019758: QuickTime Movie File External URL Bug Lets Remote Users Obtain Information

Reported:

Apr 02, 2008

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