How severe is CVE-2004-0988?

CVE-2004-0988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0988 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0988?

CVE-2004-0988 primarily affects Apple Quicktime. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0988?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-0988 published?

CVE-2004-0988 was published on 2005-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0988

CVE-2004-0988 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Quicktime
Published: 2005-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow on Apple QuickTime before 6.5.2, when running on Windows systems, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via certain inputs that cause a large memory operation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0988?: Integer overflow on Apple QuickTime before 6.5.2, when running on Windows systems, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via certain inputs that cause a large memory operation.
How severe is CVE-2004-0988?: CVE-2004-0988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0988 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0988?: CVE-2004-0988 primarily affects Apple Quicktime. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0988?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0988 published?: CVE-2004-0988 was published on 2005-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2004/Oct/msg00001.html

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:6.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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