CVE-2008-1583 json
Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute…
published 2008-06-10 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-1584
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.5%
- EPSS 4.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 91%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PICT image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1581.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
4.49% 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
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2008/Jun/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory, patch
-
us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA08-162C.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
-
secunia.com
/advisories/29293
third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/29648
vdb-entry
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/1776/references
vdb-entry
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/42945
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/29619
vdb-entry
- support.apple.com /kb/HT1991
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1020215
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-1583
- NVD CVE-2008-1583
Fencer Vulns keeps one entry per vulnerability: the CVE id wins, then GHSA, and records that alias each other are merged, except that two CVEs always keep separate entries. The same data is available as JSON.