How severe is CVE-2007-0716?

CVE-2007-0716 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-0716 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0716?

CVE-2007-0716 primarily affects Apple Quicktime. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0716?

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

When was CVE-2007-0716 published?

CVE-2007-0716 was published on 2007-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0716

CVE-2007-0716 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Quicktime
Published: 2007-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.1.5 allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted QTIF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0716?: Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.1.5 allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted QTIF file.
How severe is CVE-2007-0716?: CVE-2007-0716 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-0716 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0716?: CVE-2007-0716 primarily affects Apple Quicktime. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0716?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0716 published?: CVE-2007-0716 was published on 2007-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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