CVE-2007-0015Quicktime Vulnerability
Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime 7.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long rtsp:// URI.
Published Jan 1, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-0015 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Quicktime (Apple).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Mar 20, 2009. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.8
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
49%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
51/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Mar 20, 2009
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
5
Reports of active use
Description
Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime 7.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long rtsp:// URI.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 20, 2009 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| QuicktimeApple | 7.1.3 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 1, 2007
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 20, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
References
- patch23540
- patchVU#442497
- exploitprojects.info-pull.com · MOAB-01-01-2007.html
- exploit1017461
- exploitMSF apple_quicktime_rtsp.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime 7.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long rtsp:// URI.
Affected: Quicktime (Apple) versions 7.1.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Mar 20, 2009.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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