CVE-2006-1463 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious H.264 video file in Apple QuickTime.
- 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-2006-1463?
CVE-2006-1463 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Quicktime, published on 12 May 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 7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a H.264 (M4V) video format file with a certain modified size value.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1463?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1463?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1463 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-2006-1463 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-1463 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Quicktime
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5xj2-2rf5-4f67.