CVE-2010-1799

CVE-2010-1799 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 34% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the error-logging functionality in Apple QuickTime before 7.6.7 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1799?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the error-logging functionality in Apple QuickTime before 7.6.7 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file.
How severe is CVE-2010-1799?
CVE-2010-1799 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-1799 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 34% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1799?
CVE-2010-1799 primarily affects Apple Quicktime. In total, 100 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1799?
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-2010-1799 published?
CVE-2010-1799 was published on 2010-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (100)

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