CVE-2009-2202 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted H.264 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-2009-2202?
CVE-2009-2202 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Quicktime, published on 10 Sep 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 7.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted H.264 movie file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2202?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2202?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2202 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-2009-2202 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2202 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Quicktime
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vpcr-4vw2-r6wh.