CVE-2006-4965

CVE-2006-4965 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-94
• Affected product: Apple Quicktime
• Published: 2006-09-25
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple QuickTime 7.1.3 Player and Plug-In allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code and possibly conduct other attacks via a QuickTime Media Link (QTL) file with an embed XML element and a qtnext parameter that identifies resources outside of the original domain. NOTE: as of 20070912, this issue has been demonstrated by using instances of Components.interfaces.nsILocalFile and Components.interfaces.nsIProcess to execute arbitrary local files within Firefox and possibly Internet Explorer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4965?

Apple QuickTime 7.1.3 Player and Plug-In allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code and possibly conduct other attacks via a QuickTime Media Link (QTL) file with an embed XML element and a qtnext parameter that identifies resources outside of the original domain. NOTE: as of 20070912, this issue has been demonstrated by using instances of Components.interfaces.nsILocalFile and Components.interfaces.nsIProcess to execute arbitrary local files within Firefox and possibly Internet Explorer.

How severe is CVE-2006-4965?

CVE-2006-4965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4965?

CVE-2006-4965 affects Apple Quicktime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4965?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-4965 published?

CVE-2006-4965 was published on 2006-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305149
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Mar/msg00000.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/22048
• http://secunia.com/advisories/27414
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1631
• http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/0day-quicktime-pwns-firefox
• http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/backdooring-mp3-files/
• http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/myspace-quicktime-worm-follow-up
• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/751808
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446750/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453756/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479179/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20138
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018687
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3155

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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