How severe is CVE-2008-5406?

CVE-2008-5406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5406 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5406?

CVE-2008-5406 primarily affects Apple Itunes. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5406?

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-2008-5406 published?

CVE-2008-5406 was published on 2008-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5406

CVE-2008-5406 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Apple Itunes
Published: 2008-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 7.5.5 and iTunes 8.0.2.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a MOV file with "long arguments," related to an "off by one overflow."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5406?: Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 7.5.5 and iTunes 8.0.2.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a MOV file with "long arguments," related to an "off by one overflow."
How severe is CVE-2008-5406?: CVE-2008-5406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5406 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5406?: CVE-2008-5406 primarily affects Apple Itunes. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5406?: 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-2008-5406 published?: CVE-2008-5406 was published on 2008-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:8.0.2.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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