CVE-2008-4116 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Apple QuickTime 7.5.5 and iTunes 8.0. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (browser crash) or potentially execute arbitrary code by supplying an overly long type attribute within a quicktime tag on a webpage or embedded in .mp4 or .mov files. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is considered critical due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and high potential for confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-6471) exists, suggesting proof-of-concept code is publicly available, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.5.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.