How severe is CVE-2005-2754?

CVE-2005-2754 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2754 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2754?

CVE-2005-2754 primarily affects Apple Quicktime. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2754?

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

When was CVE-2005-2754 published?

CVE-2005-2754 was published on 2005-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2754

CVE-2005-2754 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Apple Quicktime
Published: 2005-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.0.3 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MOV file with "Improper movie attributes."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2754?: Integer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.0.3 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MOV file with "Improper movie attributes."
How severe is CVE-2005-2754?: CVE-2005-2754 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2754 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2754?: CVE-2005-2754 primarily affects Apple Quicktime. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2754?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2754 published?: CVE-2005-2754 was published on 2005-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:*:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:6.5.2:*:mac_os_x_10.2:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:6.5.2:*:mac_os_x_10.3:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.1:*:mac_os_x_10.3:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.1:*:mac_os_x_10.4:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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