CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1456

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A buffer overflow in QuickTime Streaming Server on Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.6 occurs when processing a crafted RTSP request during message logging. This allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take over the server, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and services.

Recommendation

Immediately update the system to a newer macOS version that fixes this vulnerability, or apply the appropriate security patch from Apple.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in QuickTime Streaming Server in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTSP request, which is not properly handled during message logging.

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