CVE-2007-4675

CVE-2007-4675 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 33% (98th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
• Published: 2007-11-07
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the QuickTime VR extension 7.2.0.240 in QuickTime.qts in Apple QuickTime before 7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a QTVR (QuickTime Virtual Reality) movie file containing a large size field in the atom header of a panorama sample atom.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4675?

Heap-based buffer overflow in the QuickTime VR extension 7.2.0.240 in QuickTime.qts in Apple QuickTime before 7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a QTVR (QuickTime Virtual Reality) movie file containing a large size field in the atom header of a panorama sample atom.

How severe is CVE-2007-4675?

CVE-2007-4675 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-4675 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4675?

CVE-2007-4675 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4675?

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-2007-4675 published?

CVE-2007-4675 was published on 2007-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://blog.48bits.com/?p=176
• http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306896
• http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=620
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00000.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/27523
• http://www.48bits.com/advisories/qt_pdat_heapbof.pdf
• http://www.osvdb.org/38545
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483564/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26342
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018894
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-310A.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3723
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38282

Affected products (5)

• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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