CVE-2014-1247 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted 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-2014-1247?
CVE-2014-1247 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Quicktime, published on 27 Feb 2014. 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 7.7.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted dref atom in a movie file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1247?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1247?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-1247 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-2014-1247 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-1247 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Quicktime
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hgwq-2x8q-4m69.