CVE-2006-1463 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious H.264 (M4V) video file with a modified size value. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.1, indicating a medium severity, with a high attack complexity and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. While no active exploitation or public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is noted, and it's not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, its EPSS score suggests a higher-than-average exploitability probability compared to many other CVEs. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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