CVE-2008-0036 json
Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted compressed PICT image, which…
published 2008-01-16 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-0049
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.6%
- EPSS 4.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 91%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted compressed PICT image, which triggers the overflow during decoding.
Exploit prediction
4.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91% 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
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2008//Jul/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2008/Jan/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/28502
third-party-advisory
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2064/references
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/31034
third-party-advisory
- docs.info.apple.com /article.html?artnum=307301
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA08-016A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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securityfocus.com
/bid/27300
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/0148
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/39698
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1019221
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-0036
- NVD CVE-2008-0036
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