CVE-2005-2753

Name: CVE-2005-2753
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-11-05T11:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.14%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2753 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.0.3 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MOV file that causes a sign extension of the length element in a Pascal style string.. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.0.3 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MOV file that causes a sign extension of the length element in a Pascal style string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.14%

79.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Quicktime	<= 7.0.2
Apple	Quicktime	6.5.2
Apple	Quicktime	7.0
Apple	Quicktime	7.0.1

References

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302772
http://pb.specialised.info/all/adv/quicktime-mov-io1-adv.txtVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17428Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015152Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/20475Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/415712/30/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15306
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2293Vendor Advisory
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302772
http://pb.specialised.info/all/adv/quicktime-mov-io1-adv.txtVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17428Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015152Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/20475Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/415712/30/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15306
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2293Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 5, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2753?

How severe is CVE-2005-2753?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2753 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2753?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST