CVE-2006-1455
First published: Fri May 12 2006(Updated: )
QuickTime Streaming Server in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and connection interruption) via a QuickTime movie with a missing track, which triggers a null dereference.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00003.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132A.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20077
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17951
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016070
- http://www.osvdb.org/25599
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1779
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26423
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1455?
CVE-2006-1455 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1455?
The fix for CVE-2006-1455 involves updating to a patched version of Apple Mac OS X or applying relevant security updates provided by Apple.
What does CVE-2006-1455 affect?
CVE-2006-1455 affects the QuickTime Streaming Server in Apple Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 and 10.4.6.
What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2006-1455?
CVE-2006-1455 can be exploited to trigger a denial of service attack, causing crashes and connection interruptions.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-1455?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2006-1455, and updating to a secure version is recommended.
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