Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.3.1, as used in QuickTime Player on Windows XP and Safari on Mac OS X, allows remote Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) servers to execute arbitrary code via an RTSP response with a long Content-Type header.
Published 2007-11-29 01:46:00
Updated 2018-10-30 16:25:18
Source MITRE
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Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2007-6166

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 97.02%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 100 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

Metasploit modules for CVE-2007-6166

  • MacOS X QuickTime RTSP Content-Type Overflow
    Disclosure Date: 2007-11-23
    First seen: 2020-04-26
    exploit/osx/rtsp/quicktime_rtsp_content_type
    This module exploits a stack-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before version 7.3.1. By sending an overly long RTSP response to a client, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code. Authors: - unknown
  • Apple QuickTime 7.3 RTSP Response Header Buffer Overflow
    Disclosure Date: 2007-11-23
    First seen: 2020-04-26
    exploit/windows/misc/apple_quicktime_rtsp_response
    This module exploits a stack buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime 7.3. By sending an overly long RTSP response to a client, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code. Authors: - MC <mc@metasploit.com>

CVSS scores for CVE-2007-6166

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
9.3
HIGH AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
8.6
10.0
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2007-6166

References for CVE-2007-6166

Products affected by CVE-2007-6166

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