CVE-2008-5406 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 7.5.5 and iTunes 8.0.2.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (appli…
published 2008-12-09 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5383
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 9.7%
- EPSS 9.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 7.5.5 and iTunes 8.0.2.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a MOV file with "long arguments," related to an "off by one overflow."
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-7296)
- Published
Exploit prediction
9.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-7296 Apple iTunes 8.0.2.20/QuickTime 7.5.5 - '.mov' Multiple Off By Overflows (PoC) dos, 2008-11-30
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/7296
exploit
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4704
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/32540
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/46984
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5406
- NVD CVE-2008-5406
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