CVE-2008-0234 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in QuickTime Player when RTSP tunneling is enabled, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2008-0234?
CVE-2008-0234 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Quicktime, published on 11 Jan 2008. 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
Buffer overflow in Apple Quicktime Player 7.3.1.70 and other versions before 7.4.1, when RTSP tunneling is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Reason-Phrase response to an rtsp:// request, as demonstrated using a 404 error message.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0234?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0234?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0234 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-2008-0234 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0234 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Quicktime
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h6v5-m9cf-gc4p.