CVE-2006-2238

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.

CVSS v2.0 NVD

7.5 HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS

6.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 94th percentile

Published

2006-05-12

Updated

2024-08-07

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• http://www.security-protocols.com/sp-x27-advisory.php

Security advisories

• http://secunia.com/advisories/20069
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1778
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00002.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17953

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry