Mac OS X is prone to an overflow condition. The CoreMedia component fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input resulting in a heap-based buffer overflow. With a specially crafted H.264 encoded movie, a content-dependent attacker can potentially cause arbitrary code execution.
Classification
Location:
Local / Remote,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch / RCS,
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Private
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified,
Coordinated Disclosure
Solution
Upgrade to version 10.7.3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. In addition, Apple has released a patch for some older versions.
