CVE-2007-2175 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via memory corruption in QuickTime Java extensions when Java is enabled in browsers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-2175?
CVE-2007-2175 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 24 Apr 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Apple QuickTime Java extensions (QTJava.dll), as used in Safari and other browsers, and when Java is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via parameters to the toQTPointer method in quicktime.util.QTHandleRef, which can be used to modify arbitrary memory when creating QTPointerRef objects, as demonstrated during the "PWN 2 0WN" contest at CanSecWest 2007.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2175?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2175?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2175 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-2175 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2175 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v58r-vg3c-hjmm.