CVE-2009-2798 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime prior to version 7.6.4, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through a crafted FlashPix file. This vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a high potential for impact including complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, achievable with medium attack complexity over a network. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 7.6.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:4.1.2:-:mac:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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