CVE-2003-1091

CVE-2003-1091 is a high-severity vulnerability 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

Description

Integer overflow in MP3Broadcaster for Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server 4.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via malformed ID3 tags in MP3 files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1091?
Integer overflow in MP3Broadcaster for Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server 4.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via malformed ID3 tags in MP3 files.
How severe is CVE-2003-1091?
CVE-2003-1091 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1091 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.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1091?
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-2003-1091 published?
CVE-2003-1091 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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