CVE-2007-0588

Description

The InternalUnpackBits function in Apple QuickDraw, as used by Quicktime 7.1.3 and other applications on Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PICT file that triggers memory corruption in the _GetSrcBits32ARGB function. NOTE: this issue might overlap CVE-2007-0462.

7.1

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 35.59% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory apple.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-072A.html	third party advisory us government resource
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Mar/msg00002.html	vendor advisory
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305214
http://security-protocols.com/sp-x43-advisory.php
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22228	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/33365	vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396820	third party advisory us government resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0930	vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017760	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/24479	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0588?: CVE-2007-0588 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-0588?: To fix CVE-2007-0588, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-0588 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2007-0588 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~36% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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