CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2238

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before version 7.1 in the ReadBMP function allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file. This issue was originally part of CVE-2006-1983 but is now a separate CVE.

Risk Assessment

The organization is at risk of remote code execution when users open malicious BMP files in vulnerable QuickTime versions. This could lead to data theft, malware installation, or privilege escalation.

Recommendation

Upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.1 or later immediately. If upgrading is not possible, consider blocking BMP files at the firewall or email gateway.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file that triggers the overflow in the ReadBMP function. NOTE: this issue was originally included as item 3 in CVE-2006-1983, but it has been given a separate identifier because it is a distinct issue.

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