CVE-2006-4381: Integer Overflow

Published Sep 12, 2006
·
Updated

Integer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.1.3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted H.264 movie.

Affected Software

22 affected components
QuickTime Player=6.5.1
QuickTime Player=7.0.1
QuickTime Player=5.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.3
QuickTime Player=7.0.1
QuickTime Player=7.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.2
QuickTime Player=7.0
QuickTime Player=6.5.2
QuickTime Player<=7.1.2
QuickTime Player=5.0.2
QuickTime Player=7.0.2
QuickTime Player=7.0.1
QuickTime Player=5.0.1
QuickTime Player=7.0.4
QuickTime Player=6.1
QuickTime Player=6.5
QuickTime Player=7.1.1
QuickTime Player=6.5.2
QuickTime Player=7.0.1
QuickTime Player=6.5.2
QuickTime Player=6.0

Event History

Sep 12, 2006
CVE Published
11:07 PM
Sep 13, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4381?

CVE-2006-4381 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote execution of arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4381?

To fix CVE-2006-4381, users should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.1.3 or later.

3

What versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2006-4381?

CVE-2006-4381 affects multiple versions of Apple QuickTime including 5.0, 6.0, and 7.0 up to 7.1.2.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2006-4381?

CVE-2006-4381 can be exploited by remote attackers typically through a specially crafted H.264 movie file.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2006-4381 if successfully exploited?

If successfully exploited, CVE-2006-4381 could lead to the execution of arbitrary code on the target system.

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