CVE-2008-3635

What it is

Stack-based buffer overflow in QuickTimeInternetExtras.qtx in an unspecified third-party Indeo v3.2 (aka IV32) codec for QuickTime, when used with Apple QuickTime before 7.5.5 on Windows, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

6.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2008-08-12 00:00 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2008-09-11 01:13 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2026-06-16 22:56 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 6.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 9.3 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: none linked yet, which raises it.

Details

Published

2008-09-11 01:13 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:56 UTC

Exploit probability

6.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-119 · Buffer errors

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Apple Quicktime ≤ 7.5
• Apple Quicktime 7.0
• Apple Quicktime 7.0.1
• Apple Quicktime 7.0.2
• Apple Quicktime 7.0.3
• Apple Quicktime 7.0.4
• Apple Quicktime 7.1
• Apple Quicktime 7.1.1

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 9.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Medium

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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