CVE-2009-0005 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted H.263 movie 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-2009-0005?
CVE-2009-0005 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
Unspecified vulnerability in Apple QuickTime before 7.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted H.263 encoded movie file that triggers memory corruption.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0005?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0005?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0005 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-2009-0005 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0005 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Quicktime
Sources
Also known as GHSA-387j-9qrx-3rh5.