CVE-2008-3615

Name: CVE-2008-3615
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-11T01:13:09.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.99%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3615 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ir50_32.qtx in an unspecified third-party Indeo v5 codec for QuickTime, when used with Apple QuickTime before 7.5.5 on Windows, accesses uninitialized memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file.. EPSS estimates a 3.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ir50_32.qtx in an unspecified third-party Indeo v5 codec for QuickTime, when used with Apple QuickTime before 7.5.5 on Windows, accesses uninitialized memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.99%

89.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Quicktime	< 7.5.5

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31821Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020841Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3027Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/critical-vulnerability-in-apple-quicktimes-indeo-codec/Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496358/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31086Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2527Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31821Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020841Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3027Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/critical-vulnerability-in-apple-quicktimes-indeo-codec/Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496358/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31086Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2527Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3615?

How severe is CVE-2008-3615?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3615 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3615?

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