How severe is CVE-2008-0778?

CVE-2008-0778 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-0778 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0778?

CVE-2008-0778 affects Apple Quicktime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0778?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-0778 published?

CVE-2008-0778 was published on 2008-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0778

CVE-2008-0778 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Apple Quicktime
Published: 2008-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in an ActiveX control in QTPlugin.ocx for Apple QuickTime 7.4.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long arguments to the (1) SetBgColor, (2) SetHREF, (3) SetMovieName, (4) SetTarget, and (5) SetMatrix methods.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0778?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in an ActiveX control in QTPlugin.ocx for Apple QuickTime 7.4.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long arguments to the (1) SetBgColor, (2) SetHREF, (3) SetMovieName, (4) SetTarget, and (5) SetMatrix methods.
How severe is CVE-2008-0778?: CVE-2008-0778 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-0778 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0778?: CVE-2008-0778 affects Apple Quicktime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0778?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0778 published?: CVE-2008-0778 was published on 2008-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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