CVE-2015-5751

Name: CVE-2015-5751
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-17T00:00:31.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5751 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. QuickTime 7 in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3765, CVE-2015-3779, CVE-2015-3788, CVE-2015-3789, CVE-2015-3790, CVE-2015-3791, CVE-2015-3792, CVE-2015-5753, and CVE-2015-5779.. EPSS estimates a 3.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

QuickTime 7 in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3765, CVE-2015-3779, CVE-2015-3788, CVE-2015-3789, CVE-2015-3790, CVE-2015-3791, CVE-2015-3792, CVE-2015-5753, and CVE-2015-5779.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.16%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Quicktime	7.0.0

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76340
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033276
https://support.apple.com/HT205046Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76340
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033276
https://support.apple.com/HT205046Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 17, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5751?

How severe is CVE-2015-5751?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5751 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5751?

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