CVE-2008-3626

CVE-2008-3626 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-119.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Apple Quicktime
• Published: 2008-09-11
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The CallComponentFunctionWithStorage function in Apple QuickTime before 7.5.5 does not properly handle a large entry in the sample_size_table in STSZ atoms, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted movie file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3626?

The CallComponentFunctionWithStorage function in Apple QuickTime before 7.5.5 does not properly handle a large entry in the sample_size_table in STSZ atoms, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted movie file.

How severe is CVE-2008-3626?

CVE-2008-3626 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3626 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3626?

CVE-2008-3626 primarily affects Apple Quicktime. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3626?

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

When was CVE-2008-3626 published?

CVE-2008-3626 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00000.html
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00000.html
• http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122099929821288&w=2
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31821
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32121
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1020841
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3027
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3189
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31086
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31546
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2527
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2735
• http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-059/
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16152

Affected products (29)

• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:6.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:6.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.3.1.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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