CVE-2003-0421: Apple QuickTime / Darwin Streaming Server before 4.1.3f allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servic...

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CVE-2003-0421 is an old denial-of-service issue in Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server before 4.1.3f. A remote request to the server’s HTTP port could crash the service. The business impact is service availability, not data theft, based on the supplied sources. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running Apple QuickTime or Darwin Streaming Server with HTTP port 1220 reachable. Modern exposure should be uncommon, but internet-facing archival systems or forgotten media servers should be checked. Prioritize remediation if the service is internet-facing or supports business-critical streaming. Otherwise, handle as legacy-risk cleanup with a defined retirement or upgrade plan. Mitigation focus: Inventory QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server instances and confirm versions.; Upgrade or retire versions before 4.1.3f using vendor guidance.; Restrict HTTP port 1220 to trusted networks where still required..

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Jun 30, 2026, 09:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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