CVE-2006-1249
CVE-2006-1249 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: Apple Itunes
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Integer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.3 and 7.0.4 and iTunes 6.0.1 and 6.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a FlashPix (FPX) image that contains a field that specifies a large number of blocks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-1249?
- Integer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 7.0.3 and 7.0.4 and iTunes 6.0.1 and 6.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a FlashPix (FPX) image that contains a field that specifies a large number of blocks.
- How severe is CVE-2006-1249?
- CVE-2006-1249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-1249 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-1249?
- CVE-2006-1249 primarily affects Apple Itunes. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-1249?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-1249 published?
- CVE-2006-1249 was published on 2006-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20069
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016067
- http://www.eeye.com/html/research/upcoming/20060307b.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/570689
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433831/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433850/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17074
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132B.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1778
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26398
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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