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CVE-2006-2238

HIGH CVSS: 7.5 Published: 2006-05-12 Modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Affected Platforms

Apple Quicktime

Weakness Type

CWE-119

References