# CVE-2010-1799: Stack-based buffer overflow in the error-logging functionality in Apple QuickTime before 7.6.7 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2010-08-16 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the error-logging functionality in Apple QuickTime before 7.6.7 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file.

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## References

- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4290
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11800
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Aug/msg00002.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41962
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16558
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/apple_quicktime_smil_debug.rb

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