CVE-2008-3624

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a QuickTime Virtual Reality (QTVR) movie file with crafted panorama atoms.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.81% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31086 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2527 vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00000.html vendor advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020841 vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16124 vdb entry signature
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3027
http://secunia.com/advisories/31821 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3624?
CVE-2008-3624 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-3624?
To fix CVE-2008-3624, 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-2008-3624 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-3624 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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