Following last weeks Security Update Apple has today released an update for QuickTime player.
The update which is 1.4MB for Macs and 1.1MB for Windows patches two issues within QuickTime 7.1.6 relating to Java.
Apple describes the update as follows:
This update is recommended for all users and improves the security of QuickTime 7.1.6.
- QuickTime
CVE-ID: CVE-2007-2388
Available for: QuickTime 7.1.6 for Mac OS X and Windows
Impact: Visiting a malicious website may lead to arbitrary code execution
Description: An implementation issue exists in QuickTime for Java, which may allow instantiation or manipulation of objects outside the bounds of the allocated heap. By enticing a user to visit a web page containing a maliciously crafted Java applet, an attacker can trigger the issue which may lead to arbitrary code execution. This update addresses the issue by performing additional validation of Java applets. Credit to John McDonald, Paul Griswold, and Tom Cross of IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force, and Dyon Balding of Secunia Research for reporting this issue.
- QuickTime
CVE-ID: CVE-2007-2389
Available for: QuickTime 7.1.6 for Mac OS X and Windows
Impact: Visiting a malicious website may lead to the disclosure of sensitive information
Description: A design issue exists in QuickTime for Java, which may allow a web browser's memory to be read by a Java applet. By enticing a user to visit a web page containing a maliciously crafted Java applet, an attacker can trigger the issue which may lead to the disclosure of sensitive information. This update addresses the issue by clearing memory before allowing it to be used by untrusted Java applets.