CVE-2008-3628 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a crafted PICT image in QuickTime on Windows.
- 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-2008-3628?
CVE-2008-3628 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 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PICT image, related to an "invalid pointer issue."
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3628?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3628?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3628 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-2008-3628 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3628 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Quicktime
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hfgm-j25g-7hc6.