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7.5

QuickTime Player Windows could run malicious code

CVE-2003-0168 · published 23 years ago
Summary

The Windows version of Apple QuickTime Player (versions 5.x and 6.0) can be tricked by a specially crafted QuickTime link to overflow its memory buffer. This allows an attacker who sends the link to a user to run any program they choose on that user's computer. Apply the latest QuickTime updates or disable QuickTime on Windows to eliminate the risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple quicktime 5.0
6.0
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 5.x and 6.0 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long QuickTime URL.
Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 5.x and 6.0 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long QuickTime URL.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
9% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published2 Apr 2003
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2003-0168 · NVD
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