CVE-2004-0431

CVE-2004-0431 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Integer overflow in Apple QuickTime (QuickTime.qts) before 6.5.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large "number of entries" field in the sample-to-chunk table data for a .mov movie file, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0431?
Integer overflow in Apple QuickTime (QuickTime.qts) before 6.5.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large "number of entries" field in the sample-to-chunk table data for a .mov movie file, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2004-0431?
CVE-2004-0431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0431 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0431?
CVE-2004-0431 affects Apple Quicktime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0431?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0431 published?
CVE-2004-0431 was published on 2004-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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