CVE-2009-0003 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a malicious AVI file in Apple 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-2009-0003?
CVE-2009-0003 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Quicktime, published on 21 Jan 2009. 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and execute arbitrary code via an AVI movie file with an invalid nBlockAlign value in the _WAVEFORMATEX structure.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0003?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0003?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0003 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-2009-0003 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0003 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Quicktime
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3x4w-fw4f-4h5j.