CVE-2005-2340Quicktime Memory Corruption
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.
Published Dec 31, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-2340 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Quicktime (Apple).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Quicktime 7.0.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
26%
Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
39/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory20060111 [EEYEB-20051220] Apple QuickTime QTIF Stack Overflow
- advisoryhttp://www.cirt.dk/advisories/cirt-41-advisory.pdf
- advisoryADV-2006-0128
- patchAPPLE-SA-2006-01-10
- patch18370
- patch1015463
Description
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.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| QuicktimeApple | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2 | 7.0.3 |
Patched Releases
Quicktime
7.0.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 31, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory20060111 [EEYEB-20051220] Apple QuickTime QTIF Stack Overflow
- advisorycirt.dk · cirt-41-advisory.pdf
- advisoryADV-2006-0128
- patchAPPLE-SA-2006-01-10
- patch18370
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Quicktime (Apple) versions 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Quicktime 7.0.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Is CVE-2005-2340 On Your Attack Surface?
Brandefense matches it against the products discovered on your perimeter and opens a finding the day a CVE like this is listed.
Request A Demo