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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