This document describes the security content of Darwin Streaming Server 5.5.5. Darwin Streaming Server is an open source project available via:
(http://developer.apple.com/opensource/server/streaming/index.html).
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Where possible, CVE IDs are used to reference the vulnerabilities for further information.
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Darwin Streaming Server
CVE-ID: CVE-2007-0749
Impact: A remote attacker may be able to cause an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution
Description: A stack buffer overflow exists in the Darwin Streaming Proxy. By sending maliciously-crafted RTSP requests, a remote attacker can trigger the overflow, which may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. This update addresses the issue by performing additional validation of RTSP requests. Credit to an anonymous researcher working with the iDefense VCP for reporting this issue.
Darwin Streaming Server
CVE-ID: CVE-2007-0748
Impact: A remote attacker may be able to cause an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution
Description: A heap buffer overflow exists in the Darwin Streaming Proxy. By sending maliciously-crafted RTSP requests, a remote attacker can trigger the overflow, which may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. This update addresses the issue by performing additional validation of RTSP requests. Credit to an anonymous researcher working with the iDefense VCP for reporting this issue.