CVE-2002-0252

CVE-2002-0252 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 5.01 and 5.02 allows remote web servers to execute arbitrary code via a response containing a long Content-Type MIME header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0252?
Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 5.01 and 5.02 allows remote web servers to execute arbitrary code via a response containing a long Content-Type MIME header.
How severe is CVE-2002-0252?
CVE-2002-0252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0252 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0252?
CVE-2002-0252 primarily affects Apple Quicktime. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0252?
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-2002-0252 published?
CVE-2002-0252 was published on 2002-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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