CVE-2006-1460

CVE-2006-1460 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Apple QuickTime before 7.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickTime movie (.MOV), as demonstrated via a large size for a udta Atom.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1460?
Multiple buffer overflows in Apple QuickTime before 7.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickTime movie (.MOV), as demonstrated via a large size for a udta Atom.
How severe is CVE-2006-1460?
CVE-2006-1460 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1460 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-2006-1460?
CVE-2006-1460 primarily affects Apple Quicktime. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1460?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1460 published?
CVE-2006-1460 was published on 2006-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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