(Mozilla Issues Fix for Firefox) QuickTime 'qtnext' Parameter Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Commands
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1018708 |
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id/1018708
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CVE Reference:
GENERIC-MAP-NOMATCH
(Links to External Site)
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Date: Sep 19 2007
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Impact:
Execution of arbitrary code via network, User access via network
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Fix Available: Yes Vendor Confirmed: Yes Exploit Included: Yes
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Description:
A vulnerability was reported in QuickTime. A remote user can cause arbitrary commands to be executed on the target user's system. Mozilla Firefox is affected.
A remote user can create a specially crafted Quicktime file that, when loaded by the target user, will cause arbitrary commands to be executed by the target user's browser.
The original advisory and some demonstration exploits are available at:
http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/0day-quicktime-pwns-firefox
pdp reported this vulnerability.
[Editor's note: It appears that Apple's October 3, 2007 security advisory (APPLE-SA-2007-10-03 Security Update for QuickTime 7.2) addresses this vulnerability. However, Apple did not reference the discovery source of the vulnerability described in their advisory.]
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Impact:
A remote user can create a file that, when loaded by the target user, will cause arbitrary commands to be executed by the target user's browser.
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Solution:
Mozilla has issued a fix for Firefox (2.0.0.7) to prevent Firefox from being used as an exploit vector.
The Mozilla advisory is available at:
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2007/mfsa2007-28.html
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Cause:
Access control error
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Underlying OS:
Windows (Any)
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Message History:
This archive entry is a follow-up to the message listed below.
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Source Message Contents
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Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:06:31 -0400
Subject: Mozilla Firefox
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http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2007/mfsa2007-28.html
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