CVE-2007-6238: Critical severity QuickTime Player vulnerability

Published Dec 4, 2007

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Apple QuickTime 7.2 on Windows XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors, probably a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-6166. NOTE: this information is based upon a vague advisory by a vulnerability information sales organization that does not coordinate with vendors or release advisories with actionable information. A CVE has been assigned for tracking purposes, but duplicates with other CVEs are difficult to determine. However, the organization has stated that this is different than CVE-2007-6166.

Affected Software

1 affected component

QuickTime Player=7.2

Event History

Dec 4, 2007

CVE Published

06:46 PM

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6238?

CVE-2007-6238 is considered to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, indicating a high severity level.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6238?

To mitigate CVE-2007-6238, users should upgrade to a newer version of Apple QuickTime beyond 7.2 on Windows XP.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2007-6238?

CVE-2007-6238 affects Apple QuickTime 7.2 specifically on Windows XP systems.

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-6238?

CVE-2007-6238 allows remote attackers to exploit unspecified attack vectors to execute arbitrary code.

Is there any workaround for CVE-2007-6238?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2007-6238, making upgrading essential.