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.
Published: 2006-05-12
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: 31.7% Moderate
KEV: No
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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-07T17:43:28.744Z

Reserved: 2006-05-08T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2006-2238

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Status : Modified

Published: 2006-05-12T21:02:00.000

Modified: 2026-04-16T00:27:16.627

Link: CVE-2006-2238

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