How severe is CVE-2005-1579?

CVE-2005-1579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1579?

CVE-2005-1579 affects Apple Quicktime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1579?

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

When was CVE-2005-1579 published?

CVE-2005-1579 was published on 2005-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1579

CVE-2005-1579 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: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Quicktime
Published: 2005-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple QuickTime Player 7.0 on Mac OS X 10.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a .mov file with a Quartz Composer composition (.qtz) file that uses certain patches to read local information, then other patches to send the information to the attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1579?: Apple QuickTime Player 7.0 on Mac OS X 10.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a .mov file with a Quartz Composer composition (.qtz) file that uses certain patches to read local information, then other patches to send the information to the attacker.
How severe is CVE-2005-1579?: CVE-2005-1579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1579?: CVE-2005-1579 affects Apple Quicktime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1579?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1579 published?: CVE-2005-1579 was published on 2005-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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