CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2340

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickTime Image File (QTIF), PICT, or JPEG format image with a long data field.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the victim's system, leading to full compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

Immediately update Apple QuickTime to version 7.0.4 or later and avoid opening suspicious image files from untrusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple Quicktime before 7.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) QuickTime Image File (QTIF), (2) PICT, or (3) JPEG format image with a long data field.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS