CVE-2007-0588
CVE-2007-0588 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apple Quicktime
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The InternalUnpackBits function in Apple QuickDraw, as used by Quicktime 7.1.3 and other applications on Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PICT file that triggers memory corruption in the _GetSrcBits32ARGB function. NOTE: this issue might overlap CVE-2007-0462.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-0588?
- The InternalUnpackBits function in Apple QuickDraw, as used by Quicktime 7.1.3 and other applications on Mac OS X 10.4.8 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PICT file that triggers memory corruption in the _GetSrcBits32ARGB function. NOTE: this issue might overlap CVE-2007-0462.
- How severe is CVE-2007-0588?
- CVE-2007-0588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-0588 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-0588?
- CVE-2007-0588 primarily affects Apple Quicktime. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-0588?
- 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-2007-0588 published?
- CVE-2007-0588 was published on 2007-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305214
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Mar/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24479
- http://security-protocols.com/sp-x43-advisory.php
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396820
- http://www.osvdb.org/33365
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22228
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017760
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-072A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0930
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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