CVE-2009-2799

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted H.264 movie file.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 7.94% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3859 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36328 vdb entry patch
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00002.html patch vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6405 vdb entry signature
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3184 vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.html vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2799?
CVE-2009-2799 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-2799?
To fix CVE-2009-2799, 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-2009-2799 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-2799 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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