CVE-2006-1454

Name: CVE-2006-1454
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-05-12T20:06:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.19%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-1454 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickDraw PICT image format file with malformed image data.. EPSS estimates a 7.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickDraw PICT image format file with malformed image data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.19%

93.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Quicktime	7.0.3
Apple	Quicktime	7.0.4

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00002.htmlPatch
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00003.htmlPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/20069Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20077Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/887
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016067Patch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016075Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433831/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17951Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17953Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132A.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132B.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1778Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1779Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26401
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00002.htmlPatch
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00003.htmlPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/20069Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20077Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/887
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016067Patch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016075Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433831/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17951Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17953Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132A.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132B.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1778Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1779Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26401

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1454?

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickDraw PICT image format file with malformed image data.

How severe is CVE-2006-1454?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1454 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1454?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST