Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published May 12, 2006· Updated Apr 16, 2026
CVE-2006-2238
CVE-2006-2238
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.
Affected products
5cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 4 more
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=7.0.4
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
9- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00002.htmlnvdPatch
- www.osvdb.org/24820nvdExploit
- www.security-protocols.com/sp-x27-advisory.phpnvdExploitVendor Advisory
- secunia.com/advisories/20069nvdVendor Advisory
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1778nvdVendor Advisory
- www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132B.htmlnvdUS Government Resource
- securitytracker.com/idnvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/17953nvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26402nvd
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