CVE-2006-5681 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can view sensitive screen images via malicious Java applets in QuickTime for Java on Mac OS X.

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-2006-5681?

CVE-2006-5681 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 20 Dec 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

QuickTime for Java on Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.8, when used with Quartz Composer, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (screen images) via a Java applet that accesses images that are being rendered by other embedded QuickTime objects.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5681?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5681?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5681 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-5681 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5681 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w2vg-jw6r-gqf6.

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