CVE-2008-0234

CVE-2008-0234 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th 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: 12% (96th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Apple Quicktime
• Published: 2008-01-11
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Apple Quicktime Player 7.3.1.70 and other versions before 7.4.1, when RTSP tunneling is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Reason-Phrase response to an rtsp:// request, as demonstrated using a 404 error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0234?

Buffer overflow in Apple Quicktime Player 7.3.1.70 and other versions before 7.4.1, when RTSP tunneling is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Reason-Phrase response to an rtsp:// request, as demonstrated using a 404 error message.

How severe is CVE-2008-0234?

CVE-2008-0234 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0234 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0234?

CVE-2008-0234 primarily affects Apple Quicktime. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0234?

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-2008-0234 published?

CVE-2008-0234 was published on 2008-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jul/msg00000.html
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Feb/msg00001.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28423
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31034
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3537
• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/112179
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486091/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486114/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486161/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486174/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486238/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486241/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486268/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27225
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019178
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0107
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2064/references
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39601
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4885
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4906

Affected products (2)

• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.3.1.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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