PT-2006-5189

CVE-2006-4385

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Published

2006-09-12

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Updated

2018-10-17

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CVSS 2.0
5.1
Medium
MetricsAV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.1.3
Description The issue is related to a buffer overflow that can be triggered by a crafted SGI image, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This is due to the program's failure to validate SGI files properly, resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted file, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution, leading to a loss of integrity.
Recommendations For Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.1.3, update to version 7.1.3 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of SGI files until the update is applied. Restrict access to untrusted SGI files to minimize the risk of exploitation.
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