Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file that triggers the overflow in the ReadBMP function. NOTE: this issue was originally included as item 3 in CVE-2006-1983, but it has been given a separate identifier because it is a distinct issue.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.5/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00002.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20069Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016067
- http://www.osvdb.org/24820Exploit
- http://www.security-protocols.com/sp-x27-advisory.phpExploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17953
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132B.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1778Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26402
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00002.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20069Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016067
- http://www.osvdb.org/24820Exploit
- http://www.security-protocols.com/sp-x27-advisory.phpExploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17953
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132B.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1778Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26402
Timeline
- Published
- May 12, 2006
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified