CVE-2003-0168
CVE-2003-0168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apple Quicktime
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 5.x and 6.0 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long QuickTime URL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0168?
- Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 5.x and 6.0 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long QuickTime URL.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0168?
- CVE-2003-0168 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0168 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-0168?
- CVE-2003-0168 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-2003-0168?
- 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-2003-0168 published?
- CVE-2003-0168 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0166.html
- http://lists.apple.com/mhonarc/security-announce/msg00027.html
- http://www.idefense.com/advisory/03.31.03.txt
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/112553
- http://www.osvdb.org/10561
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/317141/30/25220/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/317148/30/25220/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7247
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11671
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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