CVE-2007-2388

Name: CVE-2007-2388
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-05-29T21:30:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.97%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-2388 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apple QuickTime for Java 7.1.6 on Mac OS X and Windows does not properly restrict QTObject subclassing, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a web page containing a user-defined class that accesses unsafe functions that can be leveraged to write to arbitrary memory locations.. EPSS estimates a 5.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apple QuickTime for Java 7.1.6 on Mac OS X and Windows does not properly restrict QTObject subclassing, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a web page containing a user-defined class that accesses unsafe functions that can be leveraged to write to arbitrary memory locations.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.97%

92.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Quicktime	7.1.6

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/May/msg00005.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/25130Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-52/advisory/Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/995836US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/35576
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24221
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018136
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1974Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/May/msg00005.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/25130Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-52/advisory/Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/995836US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/35576
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24221
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018136
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1974Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 29, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-2388?

How severe is CVE-2007-2388?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-2388 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2388?

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