What is the severity of CVE-2006-1462?

CVE-2006-1462 is considered to have a critical severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1462?

To fix CVE-2006-1462, upgrade your Apple QuickTime to version 7.1 or later.

What versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2006-1462?

CVE-2006-1462 affects Apple QuickTime versions up to and including 7.0.4.

Can CVE-2006-1462 be exploited by simply playing a video?

Yes, CVE-2006-1462 can be exploited by playing a maliciously crafted QuickTime H.264 video file.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-1462?

The potential impacts of CVE-2006-1462 include arbitrary code execution on the affected system.

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CVE-2006-1462

medium

5.1

CWE

189 190

12/5/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-1462: Integer Overflow

First published: Fri May 12 2006(Updated: )

Multiple integer overflows in Apple QuickTime before 7.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickTime H.264 (M4V) video format file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple QuickTime	=7.0.3
Apple QuickTime	=7.0.1
Apple QuickTime	=7.0.2
Apple QuickTime	<=7.0.4
Apple QuickTime	=7.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1462?
CVE-2006-1462 is considered to have a critical severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1462?
To fix CVE-2006-1462, upgrade your Apple QuickTime to version 7.1 or later.
What versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2006-1462?
CVE-2006-1462 affects Apple QuickTime versions up to and including 7.0.4.
Can CVE-2006-1462 be exploited by simply playing a video?
Yes, CVE-2006-1462 can be exploited by playing a maliciously crafted QuickTime H.264 video file.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-1462?
The potential impacts of CVE-2006-1462 include arbitrary code execution on the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1462?
CVE-2006-1462 is considered to have a critical severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1462?
To fix CVE-2006-1462, upgrade your Apple QuickTime to version 7.1 or later.
What versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2006-1462?
CVE-2006-1462 affects Apple QuickTime versions up to and including 7.0.4.
Can CVE-2006-1462 be exploited by simply playing a video?
Yes, CVE-2006-1462 can be exploited by playing a maliciously crafted QuickTime H.264 video file.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-1462?
The potential impacts of CVE-2006-1462 include arbitrary code execution on the affected system.

CVE-2006-1462: Integer Overflow

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1462?

How do I fix CVE-2006-1462?

What versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2006-1462?

Can CVE-2006-1462 be exploited by simply playing a video?

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-1462?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1462?

How do I fix CVE-2006-1462?

What versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2006-1462?

Can CVE-2006-1462 be exploited by simply playing a video?

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-1462?