CVE-2009-0955 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via crafted video files due to a sign extension issue 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-2009-0955?
CVE-2009-0955 is a critical 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
Apple QuickTime before 7.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted image description atoms in an Apple video file, related to a "sign extension issue."
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0955?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0955?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0955 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-0955 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0955 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Quicktime
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jpvf-fchh-626j.