Apple QuickTime MDAT Frame Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability
16 Sep. 2008
Summary
A vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Apple QuickTime. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists in the parsing of mov video files in QuickTimeH264.scalar. A maliciously crafted MDAT atom can cause a heap corruption resulting in the execution of arbitrary code under the context of the current user.
Vendor Response:
Apple has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3027
Disclosure Timeline:
2008-05-19 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
2008-09-09 - Coordinated public release of advisory