FKIE_CVE-2008-5406

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2008-12-10 06:44 - Updated: 2026-04-23 00:35
Severity ?
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."
References
cve@mitre.orghttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/4704
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32540
cve@mitre.orghttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46984
cve@mitre.orghttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7296
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4704
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32540
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46984
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7296
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
apple itunes 8.0.2.20
apple quicktime 7.5.5
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  "lastModified": "2026-04-23T00:35:47.467",
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