CVE-2006-0481: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 31, 2006
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in the alpha strip capability in libpng 1.2.7 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) when the pngdostripfiller function is used to strip alpha channels out of the image.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Greg Roelofs Libpng=1.2.7
Remediation
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Event History
Jan 31, 2006
CVE Published
06:03 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0481?
CVE-2006-0481 is classified as having a high severity due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-0481?
To fix CVE-2006-0481, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of libpng that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0481?
CVE-2006-0481 specifically affects libpng version 1.2.7.
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What kind of attack does CVE-2006-0481 enable?
CVE-2006-0481 enables context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting the vulnerability to crash the system.
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In which components does CVE-2006-0481 occur?
CVE-2006-0481 occurs in the alpha strip capability of the libpng library.