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CVE-2006-2238

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 6.91%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2006-05-12 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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CVE
CVE-2006-2238
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
6.91%

Original NVD 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.