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CVE-2006-3005

First published: Tue Jun 13 2006(Updated: )

The JPEG library in media-libs/jpeg before 6b-r7 on Gentoo Linux is built without the -maxmem feature, which could allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a crafted JPEG file that exceeds the intended memory limits.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Gentoo Media-libs Jpeg=6b-r4
Gentoo Media-libs Jpeg=6b-r6
Gentoo Media-libs Jpeg=6b-r2
Gentoo Media-libs Jpeg=6b-r3
Gentoo Media-libs Jpeg=6b-r5
Gentoo Linux

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-3005?

    CVE-2006-3005 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service through memory exhaustion.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-3005?

    To fix CVE-2006-3005, update the media-libs/jpeg package to a version that includes the -maxmem feature.

  • What versions of media-libs/jpeg are affected by CVE-2006-3005?

    CVE-2006-3005 affects media-libs/jpeg versions 6b-r2 through 6b-r6 on Gentoo Linux.

  • Can CVE-2006-3005 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2006-3005 can be exploited by remote attackers via crafted JPEG files.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2006-3005?

    Exploitation of CVE-2006-3005 can lead to memory exhaustion, resulting in service disruptions.

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