CVE-2006-2238

Name: CVE-2006-2238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-05-12T21:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.91%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-2238 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 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.. EPSS estimates a 6.91% 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 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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.91%

93.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Quicktime	<= 7.0.4
Apple	Quicktime	7.0
Apple	Quicktime	7.0.1
Apple	Quicktime	7.0.2
Apple	Quicktime	7.0.3

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00002.htmlPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/20069Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016067
http://www.osvdb.org/24820Exploit
http://www.security-protocols.com/sp-x27-advisory.phpExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17953
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132B.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1778Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26402
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00002.htmlPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/20069Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016067
http://www.osvdb.org/24820Exploit
http://www.security-protocols.com/sp-x27-advisory.phpExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17953
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132B.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1778Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26402

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2238?

How severe is CVE-2006-2238?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2238 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2238?

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Source: NVD / NIST