CVE-2008-1020 json
Heap-based buffer overflow in quickTime.qts in Apple QuickTime before 7.4.5 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code vi…
published 2008-04-04 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-1031
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 6.9%
- EPSS 6.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in quickTime.qts in Apple QuickTime before 7.4.5 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PICT image file with Kodak encoding, related to error checking and error messages.
Patch / fix
- us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-094A.html advisory
- secunia.com/advisories/29650 advisory
Exploit prediction
6.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA08-094A.html
third-party-advisory, patch, us-government-resource
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secunia.com
/advisories/29650
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
- support.apple.com /kb/HT1241
- zerodayinitiative.com /advisories/ZDI-08-017
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/1078
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/28583
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/490468/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/41610
vdb-entry
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1019764
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-1020
- NVD CVE-2008-1020
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