CVE-2005-2340

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple Quicktime before 7.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) QuickTime Image File (QTIF), (2) PICT, or (3) JPEG format image with a long data field.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 98.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (40)

cret@certhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-01/0392.html
cret@certhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-01/0398.html
cret@certhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-01/0402.html
cret@certhttp://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303101
cret@certhttp://secunia.com/advisories/18370
cret@certhttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/332
cret@certhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1015463
cret@certhttp://www.cirt.dk/advisories/cirt-41-advisory.pdf
cret@certhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/629845
cret@certhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/687201
cret@certhttp://www.osvdb.org/22333
cret@certhttp://www.osvdb.org/22334
cret@certhttp://www.osvdb.org/22335
cret@certhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421547/100/0/threaded
cret@certhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421566/100/0/threaded

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-27069✓ verified
First seen Jan 11, 2006
Apple QuickTime 6.4/6.5/7.0.x - PictureViewer '.JPEG'/.PICT' File Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-2340?

CVE-2005-2340 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2005. Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple Quicktime before 7.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) QuickTime Image File (QTIF), (2) PICT, or (3) JPEG format image with a long data field.

When was CVE-2005-2340 disclosed?

CVE-2005-2340 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-2340 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-2340 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-2340?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-2340, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-2340

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