CVE-2006-1465 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted QuickTime AVI video 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-2006-1465?
CVE-2006-1465 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
Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickTime AVI video format file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1465?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1465?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1465 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-2006-1465 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-1465 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Quicktime
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cwv3-rqjv-vmp5.