CVE-2007-2397

Description

QuickTime for Java in Apple Quicktime before 7.2 does not properly check permissions, which allows remote attackers to disable security controls and execute arbitrary code via crafted Java applets.

9.3

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 38.25% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/26034	patch vendor advisory third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018373	vdb entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-193A.html	third party advisory us government resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2510	vdb entry
http://osvdb.org/36132	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24873	vdb entry
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305947	patch
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Jul/msg00001.html	patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35358	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2397?: CVE-2007-2397 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-2397?: To fix CVE-2007-2397, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-2397 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2007-2397 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~38% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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