Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jun 10, 2008· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2008-1581
CVE-2008-1581
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.5 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted packed scanlines in PixData structures in a PICT image.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=7.4.5
- (no CPE)range: <7.5
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
11- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Jun/msg00000.htmlnvdPatch
- secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-9/advisory/nvdVendor Advisory
- www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162C.htmlnvdUS Government Resource
- secunia.com/advisories/29293nvd
- support.apple.com/kb/HT1991nvd
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493225/100/0/threadednvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/29619nvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/29649nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/idnvd
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1776/referencesnvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42943nvd
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