# CVE-2008-1584: Stack-based buffer overflow in Indeo.qtx in Apple QuickTime before 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execu

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-06-10 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Indeo.qtx in Apple QuickTime before 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via crafted Indeo video codec content in a movie file.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493247/100/0/threaded
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162C.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020216
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42947
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Jun/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29293
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29652
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1776/references
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-037/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29619
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1991

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