Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2009-0957 is a flaw in Apple QuickTime before 7.6.2. A malicious JP2 image could crash QuickTime or run code on the user’s machine. The main business concern is legacy systems that still have old QuickTime installed or embedded in workflows. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints, kiosks, media workstations, or applications still using Apple QuickTime versions earlier than 7.6.2. Modern environments without QuickTime or without JP2 handling through QuickTime are less likely exposed. Prioritize remediation if QuickTime remains in production or regulated desktop environments. This is an old vulnerability, but the impact is code execution through media content, so unmanaged legacy installations deserve prompt cleanup. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.6.2 or later where still required.; Remove unsupported QuickTime installations where business use no longer exists.; Review vendor guidance from Apple advisory HT3591..
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- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16155CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- quicktime-jp2-bo(50898)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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