Description
Integer overflow in the quicktime_read_pascal function in libquicktime 1.2.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other unspecified impact via a crafted hdlr MP4 atom.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libquicktime | 2:1.2.4-10 | — |
| Debian 13 | libquicktime | 2:1.2.4-10 | — |
| Debian 12 | libquicktime | 2:1.2.4-10 | — |
| Debian 8 | libquicktime | 2:1.2.4-7+deb8u1 | DSA-3800-1 |
| Debian 7 | libquicktime | 2:1.2.4-3+deb7u1 | DLA-844-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | libquicktime | 2:1.2.4-7+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP3 | libquicktime | 1.2.4-14.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1986-1 |
| SLES 12 SP2 | libquicktime | 1.2.4-10.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1986-1, SUSE-SU-2017:0610-1 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | libquicktime | 1.2.4-10.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:0610-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | libquicktime | 1.0.3-5.2 | SUSE-SU-2017:1988-1, SUSE-SU-2017:0624-1 |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | libquicktime | 1.2.4-14.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1986-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP2 | libquicktime | 1.2.4-10.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1986-1, SUSE-SU-2017:0610-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | libquicktime | 1.2.4-10.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:0610-1 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- libquicktime 1.2.4 - Integer Overflow EDB-39487 · dos · Feb 23, 2016
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 6
- DSA-3800-1 libquicktime - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-844-1 libquicktime - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:0610-1 Security update for libquicktime SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1988-1 Security update for libquicktime SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:0624-1 Security update for libquicktime SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1986-1 Security update for libquicktime SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 2, 2025