CVE-2007-6166 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before version 7.3.1, impacting QuickTime Player on Windows XP and Safari on Mac OS X. This vulnerability allows remote RTSP servers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTSP response with an overly long Content-Type header. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it is considered critical due to its network attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not on the CISA KEV catalog, multiple Metasploit modules and ExploitDB entries confirm readily available exploit code, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 7.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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