CVE-2008-3615 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 10 Sep 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a crafted movie file exploiting uninitialized memory in the Indeo codec.

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-2008-3615?

CVE-2008-3615 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Quicktime, published on 10 Sep 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

ir50_32.qtx in an unspecified third-party Indeo v5 codec for QuickTime, when used with Apple QuickTime before 7.5.5 on Windows, accesses uninitialized memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3615?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Quicktime.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3615?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3615 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-2008-3615 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3615 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Quicktime vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c666-x77g-r6w9.