CVE-2009-0006

CVE-2009-0006 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime 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-189.

Key facts

Description

Integer signedness error in Apple QuickTime before 7.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a Cinepak encoded movie file with a crafted MDAT atom that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0006?
Integer signedness error in Apple QuickTime before 7.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a Cinepak encoded movie file with a crafted MDAT atom that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2009-0006?
CVE-2009-0006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0006 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0006?
CVE-2009-0006 primarily affects Apple Quicktime. In total, 45 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0006?
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-2009-0006 published?
CVE-2009-0006 was published on 2009-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (45)

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