CVE-2016-2399 describes an integer overflow vulnerability in the quicktime_read_pascal function of libquicktime versions 1.2.4 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service or potentially achieve other unspecified impacts through a specially crafted hdlr MP4 atom. Rated as High severity with a CVSS score of 7.8, this vulnerability requires user interaction (UI:R) and can lead to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, an exploit (EDB-39487) is publicly available, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libquicktime:libquicktime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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