Vulnerability Details : 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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2006-2238
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2006-2238
76.92%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 98 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2006-2238
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2006-2238
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2006-2238
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1016067
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1778
Vendor Advisory
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132B.html
US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17953
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http://www.security-protocols.com/sp-x27-advisory.php
Exploit;Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00002.html
Patch
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26402
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