CVE-2008-5406: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5406: Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 7.5.5 and iTunes 8.0.2.20 allows remote attackers to...

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."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Apple media-file parsing flaw. A specially crafted MOV file could crash QuickTime Player or iTunes, and the CVE says arbitrary code execution may be possible. Business risk is mainly from legacy endpoints that still open untrusted media files with these versions. Exposure is likely limited to unmanaged or legacy desktop systems with QuickTime Player 7.5.5 or iTunes 8.0.2.20 installed and associated with MOV files. Modern supported Apple software is not identified as affected in the provided sources. Prioritize if the organization still has legacy Apple media software on Windows or macOS endpoints. For fully modern, managed fleets, urgency is lower, but the finding should still drive legacy software cleanup. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for QuickTime Player 7.5.5 and iTunes 8.0.2.20.; Remove unsupported legacy QuickTime or iTunes where business use is not required.; Check Apple or vendor guidance for supported upgrade or remediation options..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 9, 2008, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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7296CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
apple-quicktime-itunes-mov-bo(46984)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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