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CVE-2008-5406

9.3 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 7.5.5 and iTunes 8.0.2.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a MO…

Published Dec 10, 2008appleCWE-119EPSS 9.73%

Overview

CVE-2008-5406 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple itunes. It was published on December 10, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 7.5.5 and iTunes 8.0.2.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a MOV file with "long arguments," related to an "off by one overflow."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update itunes to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4704Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32540Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46984Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/7296Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4704Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32540Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46984Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/7296

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5406?

CVE-2008-5406 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple itunes. It was published on December 10, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-5406?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-5406?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update itunes to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-5406?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-5406 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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