How severe is CVE-2008-1582?

CVE-2008-1582 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1582 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-2008-1582?

CVE-2008-1582 affects Apple Quicktime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1582?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-1582 published?

CVE-2008-1582 was published on 2008-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1582

CVE-2008-1582 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-399.

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-399
Affected product: Apple Quicktime
Published: 2008-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Apple QuickTime before 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted AAC-encoded file that triggers memory corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1582?: Unspecified vulnerability in Apple QuickTime before 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted AAC-encoded file that triggers memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2008-1582?: CVE-2008-1582 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1582 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-2008-1582?: CVE-2008-1582 affects Apple Quicktime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1582?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1582 published?: CVE-2008-1582 was published on 2008-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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