How severe is CVE-2001-0198?

CVE-2001-0198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0198?

CVE-2001-0198 affects Apple Quicktime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0198?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-0198 published?

CVE-2001-0198 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0198

CVE-2001-0198 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Quicktime
Published: 2001-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in QuickTime Player plugin 4.1.2 (Japanese) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long HREF parameter in an EMBED tag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0198?: Buffer overflow in QuickTime Player plugin 4.1.2 (Japanese) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long HREF parameter in an EMBED tag.
How severe is CVE-2001-0198?: CVE-2001-0198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0198?: CVE-2001-0198 affects Apple Quicktime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0198 published?: CVE-2001-0198 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:4.1.2:*:*:ja:*:windows:*:*

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