28769 : Apple QuickTime FlashPix (FPX) File Arbitrary Code Execution
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2006-09-12

Description

Quicktime contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code. The issue is triggered when an attacker is able to use a specially crafted FlashPix file to trigger an exception, leaving an uninitialized object. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 7.1.3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Apple Computer, Inc.

QuickTime

7.1.2

References

Bugtraq ID: 19976
CVE ID: 2006-4389 (see also: NVD)
Secunia Advisory ID: 21893 29182
Related OSVDB ID: 28768 28770 28771 28772 28773 28774
CERT VU: 540348
VUPEN Advisory: ADV-2006-3577
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-09/0199.html
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304357
Other Advisory URL: http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200803-08.xml

Tools & Filters

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Credit

Mike Price - Foundstone

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 5.1
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2006-09-14 | Disagree?

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