CVE-2006-0481: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue 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 png_do_strip_filler function is used to strip alpha channels out of the image.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libpng | =1.2.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=179455
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18654
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0205.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16626
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015615
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015617
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18863
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33137
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-15.xml
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0393
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24396
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10780
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0481?
CVE-2006-0481 specifically affects libpng version 1.2.7.
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.
In which components does CVE-2006-0481 occur?
CVE-2006-0481 occurs in the alpha strip capability of the libpng library.
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