US CERT - Security Alert TA08-162C -- Apple Quicktime Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

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National Cyber Alert System

Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-162C


Apple Quicktime Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: June 10, 2008
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT


Systems Affected

* Apple Mac OS X running versions of QuickTime prior to 7.5
* Microsoft Windows running versions of QuickTime prior to 7.5


Overview

Apple QuickTime contains multiple vulnerabilities as described in the
Apple
Knowledgebase article HT1991. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could
allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a
denial-of-service condition.


I. Description

Apple QuickTime prior to version 7.5 has multiple image and media file
handling vulnerabilities. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities
by
convincing a user to access a specially crafted image or media file that
could be hosted on a web page. Apple QuickTime 7.5 addresses these
vulnerabilities.

Note that Apple iTunes for Windows installs QuickTime, so any system with
iTunes may be vulnerable.


II. Impact

These vulnerabilities could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to
execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. For
further
information, please see Apple knowledgebase article HT1991 about the
security content of QuickTime 7.5


III. Solution

Upgrade QuickTime

Upgrade to QuickTime 7.5. This and other updates for Mac OS X are
available
via Apple Update.

Secure your web browser

To help mitigate these and other vulnerabilities that can be exploited
via a
web browser, refer to Securing Your Web Browser.


IV. References

* About the security content of the QuickTime 7.5 Update -
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1991

* How to tell if Software Update for Windows is working correctly when
no
updates are available -
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304263

* Apple - QuickTime - Download -
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

* Mac OS X: Updating your software -
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106704

* Securing Your Web Browser -
http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/

* US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for QuickTime 7.5 -

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=apple_quicktime_7.5

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The most recent version of this document can be found at:

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162C.html
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Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send
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Revision History

June 10, 2008: Initial release
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"MEB" meb@not wrote in message
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What is the rationale for PGP signed posts on a public news group?
(I was under the impression it was for e-mails between individuals)

Sunny wrote:


"MEB" meb@not wrote in message
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What is the rationale for PGP signed posts on a public news group?
(I was under the impression it was for e-mails between individuals)



The sign gives you the opportunity to check if the poster is who he claims
to be.

FYI, the last version of QT that will install on Windows 9x is 6.5.2.

Wonder how long it will take for them to find new problems with QT 7.5 and,
more importantly, SNMPv3 after it's patched. Point is that ALL software has
bugs, and, apparently, all software has security vulnerabilities. It's a
game to stay ahead of the hackers, and it would seem that no OS or
application is immune.

I say all good and responsible computer users thrown their machines into the
dumpster. They're just too unsafe.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
http://grystmill.com

"MEB" meb@not wrote in message
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National Cyber Alert System

Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-162C


Apple Quicktime Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: June 10, 2008
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT


Systems Affected

* Apple Mac OS X running versions of QuickTime prior to 7.5
* Microsoft Windows running versions of QuickTime prior to 7.5


Overview

Apple QuickTime contains multiple vulnerabilities as described in the
Apple
Knowledgebase article HT1991. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities
could
allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a
denial-of-service condition.


I. Description

Apple QuickTime prior to version 7.5 has multiple image and media file
handling vulnerabilities. An attacker could exploit these
vulnerabilities
by
convincing a user to access a specially crafted image or media file that
could be hosted on a web page. Apple QuickTime 7.5 addresses these
vulnerabilities.

Note that Apple iTunes for Windows installs QuickTime, so any system
with
iTunes may be vulnerable.


II. Impact

These vulnerabilities could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to
execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. For
further
information, please see Apple knowledgebase article HT1991 about the
security content of QuickTime 7.5


III. Solution

Upgrade QuickTime

Upgrade to QuickTime 7.5. This and other updates for Mac OS X are
available
via Apple Update.

Secure your web browser

To help mitigate these and other vulnerabilities that can be exploited
via a
web browser, refer to Securing Your Web Browser.


IV. References

* About the security content of the QuickTime 7.5 Update -
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1991

* How to tell if Software Update for Windows is working correctly when
no
updates are available -
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304263

* Apple - QuickTime - Download -
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

* Mac OS X: Updating your software -
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106704

* Securing Your Web Browser -
http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/

* US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for QuickTime 7.5 -

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=apple_quicktime_7.5

__________________________________________________ __________________

The most recent version of this document can be found at:

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162C.html
__________________________________________________ __________________

Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send
email to with "TA08-162C Feedback VU#132419" in the
subject.
__________________________________________________ __________________

For instructions on subscribing to or unsubscribing from this
mailing list, visit http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/signup.html.
__________________________________________________ __________________

Produced 2008 by US-CERT, a government organization.

Terms of use:

http://www.us-cert.gov/legal.html
__________________________________________________ __________________


Revision History

June 10, 2008: Initial release
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From: "MEB" meb@not

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| National Cyber Alert System
|
| Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-162C
|
| Apple Quicktime Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
|
| Original release date: June 10, 2008
| Last revised: --
| Source: US-CERT
|
| Systems Affected
|
| * Apple Mac OS X running versions of QuickTime prior to 7.5
| * Microsoft Windows running versions of QuickTime prior to 7.5
|
| Overview
|
| Apple QuickTime contains multiple vulnerabilities as described in the
| Apple
| Knowledgebase article HT1991. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could
| allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a
| denial-of-service condition.
|
| I. Description
|
| Apple QuickTime prior to version 7.5 has multiple image and media file
| handling vulnerabilities. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities
| by
| convincing a user to access a specially crafted image or media file that
| could be hosted on a web page. Apple QuickTime 7.5 addresses these
| vulnerabilities.
|
| Note that Apple iTunes for Windows installs QuickTime, so any system with
| iTunes may be vulnerable.
|
| II. Impact
|
| These vulnerabilities could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to
| execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. For
| further
| information, please see Apple knowledgebase article HT1991 about the
| security content of QuickTime 7.5
|
| III. Solution
|
| Upgrade QuickTime
|
| Upgrade to QuickTime 7.5. This and other updates for Mac OS X are
| available
| via Apple Update.
|
| Secure your web browser
|
| To help mitigate these and other vulnerabilities that can be exploited
| via a
| web browser, refer to Securing Your Web Browser.
|
| IV. References
|
| * About the security content of the QuickTime 7.5 Update -
| http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1991
|
| * How to tell if Software Update for Windows is working correctly when
| no
| updates are available -
| http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304263
|
| * Apple - QuickTime - Download -
| http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
|
| * Mac OS X: Updating your software -
| http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106704
|
| * Securing Your Web Browser -
| http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/
|
| * US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for QuickTime 7.5 -
|
| http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=apple_quicktime_7.5
|
| __________________________________________________ __________________
|
| The most recent version of this document can be found at:
|
| http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162C.html
| __________________________________________________ __________________
|
| Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send
| email to with "TA08-162C Feedback VU#132419" in the
| subject.
| __________________________________________________ __________________
|
| For instructions on subscribing to or unsubscribing from this
| mailing list, visit http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/signup.html.
| __________________________________________________ __________________
|
| Produced 2008 by US-CERT, a government organization.
|
| Terms of use:
|
| http://www.us-cert.gov/legal.html
| __________________________________________________ __________________
|
| Revision History
|
| June 10, 2008: Initial release
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And Apple hasn'r supported QuickTime on Win9x/ME for quite a while.

The *only* solution is to REMOVE QuickTime!

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

From: "Ingeborg"


| The sign gives you the opportunity to check if the poster is who he claims
| to be.

Except the PGP signing is by the US CERT, not by MEB.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

From: "Gary S. Terhune" none

| FYI, the last version of QT that will install on Windows 9x is 6.5.2.
|
| Wonder how long it will take for them to find new problems with QT 7.5 and,
| more importantly, SNMPv3 after it's patched. Point is that ALL software has
| bugs, and, apparently, all software has security vulnerabilities. It's a
| game to stay ahead of the hackers, and it would seem that no OS or
| application is immune.
|
| I say all good and responsible computer users thrown their machines into the
| dumpster. They're just too unsafe.
|

:-)

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

Oh I agree, and that is what I have been advising... but these are for those
still using it... each time is a NEW vulnerability.. and for the dual
booters..
There was an alternative posted in one of these discussions.

--
MEB
http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
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"David H. Lipman" wrote in message
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| From: "MEB" meb@not
|
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| |
| | National Cyber Alert System
| |
| | Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-162C
| |
| | Apple Quicktime Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
| |
| | Original release date: June 10, 2008
| | Last revised: --
| | Source: US-CERT
| |
| | Systems Affected
| |
| | * Apple Mac OS X running versions of QuickTime prior to 7.5
| | * Microsoft Windows running versions of QuickTime prior to 7.5
| |
| | Overview
| |
| | Apple QuickTime contains multiple vulnerabilities as described in the
| | Apple
| | Knowledgebase article HT1991. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities
could
| | allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause
a
| | denial-of-service condition.
| |
| | I. Description
| |
| | Apple QuickTime prior to version 7.5 has multiple image and media
file
| | handling vulnerabilities. An attacker could exploit these
vulnerabilities
| | by
| | convincing a user to access a specially crafted image or media file
that
| | could be hosted on a web page. Apple QuickTime 7.5 addresses
these
| | vulnerabilities.
| |
| | Note that Apple iTunes for Windows installs QuickTime, so any system
with
| | iTunes may be vulnerable.
| |
| | II. Impact
| |
| | These vulnerabilities could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker
to
| | execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. For
| | further
| | information, please see Apple knowledgebase article HT1991 about
the
| | security content of QuickTime 7.5
| |
| | III. Solution
| |
| | Upgrade QuickTime
| |
| | Upgrade to QuickTime 7.5. This and other updates for Mac OS X are
| | available
| | via Apple Update.
| |
| | Secure your web browser
| |
| | To help mitigate these and other vulnerabilities that can be
exploited
| | via a
| | web browser, refer to Securing Your Web Browser.
| |
| | IV. References
| |
| | * About the security content of the QuickTime 7.5
Update -
| | http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1991
| |
| | * How to tell if Software Update for Windows is working correctly
when
| | no
| | updates are available -
| | http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304263
| |
| | * Apple - QuickTime - Download -
| | http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
| |
| | * Mac OS X: Updating your software -
| | http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106704
| |
| | * Securing Your Web Browser -
| | http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/
| |
| | * US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for QuickTime
7.5 -
| |
| | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=apple_quicktime_7.5
| |
| | __________________________________________________ __________________
| |
| | The most recent version of this document can be found at:
| |
| | http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162C.html
| | __________________________________________________ __________________
| |
| | Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send
| | email to with "TA08-162C Feedback VU#132419" in the
| | subject.
| | __________________________________________________ __________________
| |
| | For instructions on subscribing to or unsubscribing from this
| | mailing list, visit http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/signup.html.
| | __________________________________________________ __________________
| |
| | Produced 2008 by US-CERT, a government organization.
| |
| | Terms of use:
| |
| | http://www.us-cert.gov/legal.html
| | __________________________________________________ __________________
| |
| | Revision History
| |
| | June 10, 2008: Initial release
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|
| And Apple hasn'r supported QuickTime on Win9x/ME for quite a while.
|
| The *only* solution is to REMOVE QuickTime!
|
| --
| Dave
| http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
| Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
|
|