CVE-2009-0955

Apple QuickTime < 7.6.2 - Remote Code Execution via Crafted Image Description Atoms

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2009-0955. PoCs published by webDEViL.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This is a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2009-0955, targeting a sign extension vulnerability in Apple QuickTime's handling of Image Description Atoms. The byte array is crafted to trigger a memory corruption issue, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Description

Apple QuickTime before 7.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted image description atoms in an Apple video file, related to a "sign extension issue."

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by webDEViL · textdoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8862

This is a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2009-0955, targeting a sign extension vulnerability in Apple QuickTime's handling of Image Description Atoms. The byte array is crafted to trigger a memory corruption issue, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apple QuickTime (versions prior to 7.6.2)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open a maliciously crafted QuickTime file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (9)

Core 9
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/35091
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50895
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3591
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022314
Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1469
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry signature x_refsource_oval
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16159
Patch vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35166
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_apple
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00000.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/54874

Scores

EPSS 0.0950
EPSS Percentile 94.8%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (21)
apple/quicktime
apple/quicktime 3.0
apple/quicktime 4.1.2 (3 CPE variants)
apple/quicktime 5.0
apple/quicktime 5.0.1 (3 CPE variants)
apple/quicktime 5.0.2 (3 CPE variants)
apple/quicktime 6.0 (2 CPE variants)
apple/quicktime 6.0.0 (3 CPE variants)
apple/quicktime 6.0.1 (3 CPE variants)
apple/quicktime 6.0.2 (3 CPE variants)
... and 11 more
Published Jun 02, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026