“LMH” and Kevin Finisterre have begun the Month of Apple Bugs, a self-described initiative to “improve Mac OS X” by “finding security flaws in different Apple software and third-party applications designed for” Mac OS X. The initiative kicks off with a description of a flaw that affects QuickTime 7.1.3.Tagged as “MOAB-01-01-2007,” it describes a vulnerability in QuickTime’s ability to handle Real Time Streaming Protocol (rtsp) hyperlinks.“By supplying a specially crafted string (rtsp:// [random] + semicolon + [299 bytes padding + payload]), an attacker could overflow a stack-based buffer, using either HTML, Javascript or a QTL file as attack vector, leading to an exploitable remote arbitrary code execution condition,” said the programmers.“Exploitation of this issue is trivial, and stack NX can be rendered useless via ret-to-libc,” they continued. The problem reported affects QuickTime 7.1.3, the current shipping version on both Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows. The MOAB team offers instructions for how to reproduce the problem, and suggests that the only workaround for it is to disable the rtsp:// URL handler, uninstall QuickTime “or simply live with the feeling of being a potential target for pwnage.”“Pwnage” is Internet slang for being badly beaten by an opponent; the term originated with gamers. LMH is the pseudonym of an as-yet unidentified hacker, and Kevin Finisterre is founder of Digital Munition and a Mac user. Finisterre has been created with the creation of the InqTana worm, a Java-based proof-of-concept worm that exploited a vulnerability in Bluetooth on some Macs, which first came to light in February 2006. –Peter Cohen, Macworld.com Related content news analysis DHS unveils one common platform for reporting cyber incidents Ahead of CISA cyber incident reporting regulations, DHS issued a report on harmonizing 52 cyber incident reporting requirements, presenting a model common reporting platform that could encompass them all. By Cynthia Brumfield Sep 25, 2023 10 mins Regulation Regulation Regulation news Chinese state actors behind espionage attacks on Southeast Asian government The distinct groups of activities formed three different clusters, each attributed to a specific APT group. By Shweta Sharma Sep 25, 2023 4 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks feature How to pick the best endpoint detection and response solution EDR software has emerged as one of the preeminent tools in the CISO’s arsenal. Here’s what to look for and what to avoid when choosing EDR software. By Linda Rosencrance Sep 25, 2023 10 mins Intrusion Detection Software Security Monitoring Software Data and Information Security feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Data and Information Security IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe