CVE-2006-2238

Description

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.

Weakness classification

• CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Primary references

• cve@mitre.org — Patch
• cve@mitre.org — Vendor Advisory
• cve@mitre.org
• cve@mitre.org — Exploit
• cve@mitre.org — Exploit, Vendor Advisory
• cve@mitre.org
• cve@mitre.org — US Government Resource
• cve@mitre.org — Vendor Advisory
• cve@mitre.org
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Patch
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108