How severe is CVE-2006-2238?

CVE-2006-2238 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2238?

CVE-2006-2238 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-2006-2238?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-2238 published?

CVE-2006-2238 was published on 2006-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2238

CVE-2006-2238 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Apple Quicktime
Published: 2006-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2238?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2006-2238?: CVE-2006-2238 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2238?: CVE-2006-2238 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-2006-2238?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-2238 published?: CVE-2006-2238 was published on 2006-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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