CVE-2006-5681: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-5681: QuickTime for Java on Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.8, when used with Quartz Composer, allows remote attackers...

QuickTime for Java on Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.8, when used with Quartz Composer, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (screen images) via a Java applet that accesses images that are being rendered by other embedded QuickTime objects.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 19:55 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This legacy Apple issue could let a remote Java applet view screen images being rendered through embedded QuickTime content. The business risk is exposure of sensitive visual information on old Mac OS X systems, not system takeover based on the supplied record. Exposure appears limited to legacy Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.8 environments using QuickTime for Java with Quartz Composer and applet-capable workflows. The source bundle does not identify broader Apple versions or non-Apple products. Prioritize this mainly for legacy asset cleanup. It is a privacy and sensitive-information exposure issue, but the affected platform age likely limits current enterprise exposure unless old Macs remain operational. Mitigation focus: Review Apple advisory APPLE-SA-2006-12-19 for vendor remediation guidance.; Apply Apple’s relevant update where these legacy systems still exist.; Retire or isolate Mac OS X 10.4-10.4.8 systems that cannot be updated..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 08:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 20, 2006, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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