CVE-2013-0989 describes a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.7.4, affecting QuickTime on various Windows operating systems. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service by enticing a user to open a specially crafted MP3 file. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it represents a high-severity risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, no known public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 7.7.3CPE 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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