CVE-2007-2295 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted H.264 MOV file in Apple QuickTime.
- 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-2007-2295?
CVE-2007-2295 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Quicktime, published on 26 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the JVTCompEncodeFrame function in Apple Quicktime 7.1.5 and other versions before 7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted H.264 MOV file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2295?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2295?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2295 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-2007-2295 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2295 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Quicktime
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m86q-m239-j5q7.