CVE-2008-1016
CVE-2008-1016 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Apple Quicktime
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Apple QuickTime before 7.4.5 does not properly handle movie media tracks, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted movie that triggers memory corruption.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1016?
- Apple QuickTime before 7.4.5 does not properly handle movie media tracks, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted movie that triggers memory corruption.
- How severe is CVE-2008-1016?
- CVE-2008-1016 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1016 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-2008-1016?
- CVE-2008-1016 affects Apple Quicktime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-1016?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-1016 published?
- CVE-2008-1016 was published on 2008-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29650
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019760
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1241
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28583
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-094A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1078
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41605
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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