CVE-2006-1460: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri May 12 2006(Updated: )
Multiple buffer overflows in Apple QuickTime before 7.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickTime movie (.MOV), as demonstrated via a large size for a udta Atom.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple QuickTime | <=7.0.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00002.html
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-May/045987.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20069
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/887
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016067
- http://secway.org/advisory/AD20060512.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433810/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433831/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17953
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132B.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1778
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26393
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1460?
CVE-2006-1460 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1460?
To fix CVE-2006-1460, update Apple QuickTime to version 7.1 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-1460?
CVE-2006-1460 can be exploited through crafted QuickTime movie files that trigger buffer overflows.
Which versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2006-1460?
CVE-2006-1460 affects multiple QuickTime versions including 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, and 7.0.3.
What is the impact of CVE-2006-1460 on affected systems?
The impact of CVE-2006-1460 includes the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
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