CVE-2005-3709: High severity QuickTime Player vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
·
Updated

Integer underflow in Apple Quicktime before 7.0.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the Color Map Entry Size in a TGA image file.

Affected Software

4 affected components
QuickTime Player=7.0.1
QuickTime Player=7.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.2
QuickTime Player<=7.0.3

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 11, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3709?

CVE-2005-3709 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3709?

To fix CVE-2005-3709, users should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.0.4 or later.

3

What types of attacks can result from CVE-2005-3709?

CVE-2005-3709 can be exploited to crash the application or potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

4

What software versions are affected by CVE-2005-3709?

CVE-2005-3709 affects QuickTime versions 7.0.1, 7.0, 7.0.2, and up to 7.0.3.

5

Is CVE-2005-3709 applicable to non-Apple devices?

CVE-2005-3709 specifically pertains to Apple QuickTime and does not apply to non-Apple devices.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203