CVE-2010-1799Quicktime Memory Corruption
Stack-based buffer overflow in the error-logging functionality in Apple QuickTime before 7.6.7 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file.
Published Aug 16, 2010 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-1799 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Quicktime (Apple).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 34% 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
34%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
61/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
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
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryAPPLE-SA-2010-08-12-1
- advisoryoval:org.mitre.oval:def:11800
- advisoryhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT4290
- advisory41962
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the error-logging functionality in Apple QuickTime before 7.6.7 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file.
Affected Products
100 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| QuicktimeApple | 3.0, 4.1.2, 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.0, 6.0.1 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 16, 2010
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisoryAPPLE-SA-2010-08-12-1
- advisoryoval:org.mitre.oval:def:11800
- advisorysupport.apple.com · HT4290
- advisory41962
- exploitMSF apple_quicktime_smil_debug.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the error-logging functionality in Apple QuickTime before 7.6.7 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file.
Affected: Quicktime (Apple) versions 3.0, 4.1.2, 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.0, 6.0.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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