CVE-2008-1020 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Apple QuickTime before version 7.4.5 on Windows. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted PICT image file utilizing Kodak encoding. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating medium severity with a network attack vector, medium attack complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Despite its age, there is no public exploit code available, no evidence of active exploitation, and minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 7.4.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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