Apple QuickTime SMIL qtnext Redirect File Execution

Publish date: February 14, 2011
  Severity: MEDIUM
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-1585
  Advisory Date: FEB 14, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

Apple QuickTime before 7.5 uses the url.dll!FileProtocolHandler handler for unrecognized URIs in qt:next attributes within SMIL text in video files, which sends these URIs to explorer.exe and thereby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs, as originally demonstrated by crafted file: URLs.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1002848
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1002848 - Apple QuickTime SMIL qtnext Redirect File Execution

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Apple QuickTime 7.4.5

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