CVE-2006-4385: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 12, 2006
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.1.3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SGI image.
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=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=7.1.2
QuickTime Player=7.1.1
QuickTime Player=6.5.2
QuickTime Player=7.0.1
QuickTime Player=6.5.2
QuickTime Player=6.0
Remediation
Patch Available
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-2006-4385?
CVE-2006-4385 has a high severity rating due to its potential to enable remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-4385?
To fix CVE-2006-4385, upgrade your Apple QuickTime to version 7.1.3 or later.
3
What versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2006-4385?
CVE-2006-4385 affects Apple QuickTime versions 5.0 through 7.1.2.
4
What types of attacks does CVE-2006-4385 enable?
CVE-2006-4385 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted SGI images.
5
Is it safe to use older versions of QuickTime after CVE-2006-4385 was discovered?
Using older versions of QuickTime after the discovery of CVE-2006-4385 is not safe and poses significant security risks.