CVE-2007-2175

Name: CVE-2007-2175
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-04-24T16:19:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 83.80%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-2175 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apple QuickTime Java extensions (QTJava.dll), as used in Safari and other browsers, and when Java is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via parameters to the toQTPointer method in quicktime.util.QTHandleRef, which can be used to modify arbitrary memory when creating QTPointerRef objects, as demonstrated during the "PWN 2 0WN" contest at CanSecWest 2007.. EPSS estimates a 83.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apple QuickTime Java extensions (QTJava.dll), as used in Safari and other browsers, and when Java is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via parameters to the toQTPointer method in quicktime.util.QTHandleRef, which can be used to modify arbitrary memory when creating QTPointerRef objects, as demonstrated during the "PWN 2 0WN" contest at CanSecWest 2007.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

83.80%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-2175?

How severe is CVE-2007-2175?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-2175 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 83.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2175?

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Source: NVD / NIST