CVE-2009-2798 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 10 Sep 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a crafted FlashPix 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-2009-2798?

CVE-2009-2798 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted FlashPix file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2798?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Quicktime.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2798?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2798 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-2009-2798 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2798 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Quicktime vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9jw6-f2rj-4m2g.