CVE-2005-2340 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted image files in Apple QuickTime, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-2340?
CVE-2005-2340 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Quicktime, published on 11 Jan 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2340?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2340?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2340 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-2340 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2340 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Quicktime
Sources
Also known as GHSA-phq6-4q25-99ph.