Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE affects Apple QuickTime before 7.5. A malicious movie file containing crafted Indeo video content could crash QuickTime or run attacker-controlled code. Business risk is highest where legacy QuickTime remains installed and users can open untrusted media files. Exposure is likely limited to legacy endpoints or servers with Apple QuickTime before 7.5 installed and able to process untrusted movie files. The bundle does not provide CPEs or complete affected platform details. Treat this as a legacy software exposure issue. Prioritize discovery and removal or upgrade of QuickTime before 7.5, especially on systems handling external media. Urgency increases where the software is internet-facing or used by high-risk users. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected QuickTime installations to version 7.5 or later.; Review Apple advisory HT1991 and APPLE-SA-2008-06-09 for vendor guidance.; Remove legacy QuickTime where it is not operationally required..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- quicktime-indeo-video-bo(42947)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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