# CVE-2009-0006: Integer signedness error in Apple QuickTime before 7.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and po

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-01-21 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Integer signedness error in Apple QuickTime before 7.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a Cinepak encoded movie file with a crafted MDAT atom that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

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## References

- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2009-01/0215.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6153
- http://osvdb.org/51529
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-022A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500391/100/0/threaded
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jan/msg00000.html
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-007/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0212
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3403
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33388
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33632

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