CVE-2015-5751: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-5751: QuickTime 7 in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denia...

QuickTime 7 in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3765, CVE-2015-3779, CVE-2015-3788, CVE-2015-3789, CVE-2015-3790, CVE-2015-3791, CVE-2015-3792, CVE-2015-5753, and CVE-2015-5779.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 06:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2015-5751 is a QuickTime 7 memory-corruption issue in Apple OS X before 10.10.5. A maliciously crafted file could let a remote attacker run code or crash the application. Business risk depends on whether legacy OS X systems still process untrusted media files. Exposure is most likely on legacy Apple OS X systems before 10.10.5 with QuickTime 7 installed or reachable through file-opening workflows. Modern fleets are less likely exposed, but legacy media workstations, archives, or unmanaged Macs should be checked. Treat as high priority only if legacy OS X or QuickTime 7 remains in use. The issue enables code execution through a file-opening scenario, but available sources do not show active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant Apple OS X security update or upgrade beyond OS X 10.10.5.; Check Apple advisory guidance before assuming a workaround exists.; Remove or restrict QuickTime 7 on legacy systems where business use is unnecessary..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 22:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 16, 2015, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://support.apple.com/HT205046CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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