CVE-2009-0954 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a crafted movie file in Apple 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-2009-0954?
CVE-2009-0954 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Quicktime, published on 2 Jun 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 7.6.2 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a movie file containing crafted Clipping Region (CRGN) atom types.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0954?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0954?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0954 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-2009-0954 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0954 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Quicktime
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v46p-9p43-58c9.