CVE-2006-4389
First published: Tue Sep 12 2006(Updated: )
Apple QuickTime before 7.1.3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FlashPix (FPX) file, which triggers an exception that leads to an operation on an uninitialized object.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple QuickTime | =5.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =6.5.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.0.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime | =7.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2006/Sep/msg00000.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19976
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-256A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/540348
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21893
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016830
- http://www.osvdb.org/28769
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304357
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1554
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-08.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29182
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3577
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28938
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/445888/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4389?
CVE-2006-4389 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4389?
To fix CVE-2006-4389, upgrade QuickTime to version 7.1.3 or later.
Which versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2006-4389?
CVE-2006-4389 affects Apple QuickTime versions 5.0.2 through 7.1.2.
Can CVE-2006-4389 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-4389 can be exploited remotely if the user opens a specially crafted FlashPix file.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-4389 involve?
CVE-2006-4389 involves an attack that exploits an uninitialized object resulting from opening malicious content.
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