CVE-2008-5406 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a malicious MOV file exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow.
- 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-2008-5406?
CVE-2008-5406 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Itunes, published on 9 Dec 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 7.5.5 and iTunes 8.0.2.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a MOV file with "long arguments," related to an "off by one overflow."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5406?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Itunes, Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5406?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5406 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-2008-5406 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5406 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Itunes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6xgr-wr6f-5vmp.