CVE-2007-2393
CVE-2007-2393 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apple Quicktime
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The design of QuickTime for Java in Apple Quicktime before 7.2 allows remote attackers to bypass certain security controls and write to process memory via Java applets, possibly leading to arbitrary code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-2393?
- The design of QuickTime for Java in Apple Quicktime before 7.2 allows remote attackers to bypass certain security controls and write to process memory via Java applets, possibly leading to arbitrary code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2007-2393?
- CVE-2007-2393 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-2393 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-2393?
- CVE-2007-2393 primarily affects Apple Quicktime. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-2393?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-2393 published?
- CVE-2007-2393 was published on 2007-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305947
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Jul/msg00001.html
- http://osvdb.org/36135
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26034
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24873
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018373
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-193A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2510
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35359
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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