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.

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CVE-2007-6238

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CWE

4/12/2007

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-6238

First published: Tue Dec 04 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple QuickTime	=7.2

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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.

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