CVE-2007-2397
CVE-2007-2397 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
QuickTime for Java in Apple Quicktime before 7.2 does not properly check permissions, which allows remote attackers to disable security controls and execute arbitrary code via crafted Java applets.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-2397?
- QuickTime for Java in Apple Quicktime before 7.2 does not properly check permissions, which allows remote attackers to disable security controls and execute arbitrary code via crafted Java applets.
- How severe is CVE-2007-2397?
- CVE-2007-2397 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-2397 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-2007-2397?
- CVE-2007-2397 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-2007-2397?
- 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-2007-2397 published?
- CVE-2007-2397 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/36132
- 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/35358
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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