CVE-2006-1459: Integer Overflow
Published May 12, 2006
·Updated
Multiple integer overflows in Apple QuickTime before 7.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickTime movie (.MOV).
Affected Software
5 affected components
QuickTime Player=7.0.3
QuickTime Player=7.0.1
QuickTime Player=7.0.2
QuickTime Player<=7.0.4
QuickTime Player=7.0.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
May 12, 2006
CVE Published
08:06 PM
May 13, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1459?
CVE-2006-1459 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-1459?
To fix CVE-2006-1459, you should upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.1 or later.
3
What does CVE-2006-1459 affect?
CVE-2006-1459 affects multiple versions of Apple QuickTime prior to version 7.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-1459?
CVE-2006-1459 is categorized as an integer overflow vulnerability in Apple QuickTime.
5
Can CVE-2006-1459 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-1459 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted QuickTime movie files.