CVE-2009-0008 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a crafted MPEG-2 movie 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-2009-0008?
CVE-2009-0008 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 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 MPEG-2 Playback Component before 7.60.92.0 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted MPEG-2 movie.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0008?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime Mpeg-2 Playback Component.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0008?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0008 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-2009-0008 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0008 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ghmf-jgq5-5fc9.