CVE-2007-6238
CVE-2007-6238 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apple Quicktime
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Apple QuickTime 7.2 on Windows XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors, probably a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-6166. NOTE: this information is based upon a vague advisory by a vulnerability information sales organization that does not coordinate with vendors or release advisories with actionable information. A CVE has been assigned for tracking purposes, but duplicates with other CVEs are difficult to determine. However, the organization has stated that this is different than CVE-2007-6166.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-6238?
- Unspecified vulnerability in Apple QuickTime 7.2 on Windows XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors, probably a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-6166. NOTE: this information is based upon a vague advisory by a vulnerability information sales organization that does not coordinate with vendors or release advisories with actionable information. A CVE has been assigned for tracking purposes, but duplicates with other CVEs are difficult to determine. However, the organization has stated that this is different than CVE-2007-6166.
- How severe is CVE-2007-6238?
- CVE-2007-6238 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-6238 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-6238?
- CVE-2007-6238 affects Apple Quicktime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-6238?
- 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-2007-6238 published?
- CVE-2007-6238 was published on 2007-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://wabisabilabi.blogspot.com/2007/11/quicktime-zeroday-vulnerability-still.html
- http://wslabi.com/wabisabilabi/showBidInfo.do?code=ZD-00000185
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26682
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019039
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38852
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.2:*:windows_xp:*:*:*:*:*
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