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VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2008-1583

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PICT image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1581.

MEDIUM 6.8EPSS 4.49%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (4.49%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PICT image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1581.

CVSS 2.0
6.8 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS
4.49% probability · 91th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-119
Affected
apple/quicktime
Source
cve@mitre.org

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.