CVE-2008-3627 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted H.264 movie files exploiting heap corruption in 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-2008-3627?
CVE-2008-3627 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
Apple QuickTime before 7.5.5 does not properly handle (1) MDAT atoms in MP4 video files within QuickTimeH264.qtx, (2) MDAT atoms in mov video files within QuickTimeH264.scalar, and (3) AVC1 atoms in an unknown media type within an unspecified component, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap corruption and application crash) via a crafted, H.264 encoded movie file.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3627?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3627?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3627 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-2008-3627 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3627 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Quicktime
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r8gq-4fh4-57x5.