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6.8

QuickTime for Windows may execute malicious movies

CVE-2008-1021 · published 18 years ago
Summary

QuickTime versions older than 7.4.5 on Windows can be tricked by a specially crafted video file to run unwanted code on the computer. This happens because the program does not correctly handle certain animation data in the file. Upgrade QuickTime to version 7.4.5 or later, or stop using QuickTime on Windows, to avoid 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 <= 7.4.4
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Heap-based buffer overflow in Animation codec content handling in Apple QuickTime before 7.4.5 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted movie with run length encod...
Heap-based buffer overflow in Animation codec content handling in Apple QuickTime before 7.4.5 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted movie with run length encoding.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
7% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published4 Apr 2008
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-1021 · NVD
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