CVE-2006-3334: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jun 30 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the png_decompress_chunk function in pngrutil.c in libpng before 1.2.12 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to "chunk error processing," possibly involving the "chunk_name".
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libpng | <=1.2.11 | |
| Libpng | =1.2.0 | |
| Libpng | =1.2.1 | |
| Libpng | =1.2.2 | |
| Libpng | =1.2.3 | |
| Libpng | =1.2.4 | |
| Libpng | =1.2.5 | |
| Libpng | =1.2.6 | |
| Libpng | =1.2.7 | |
| Libpng | =1.2.7rc1 | |
| Libpng | =1.2.8 | |
| Libpng | =1.2.9 | |
| Libpng | =1.2.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=5624&release_id=428123
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18698
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200607-06.xml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_16_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22956
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22957
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22958
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_28_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23335
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20960
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-517
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:209
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:210
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:211
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:212
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:213
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33137
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-15.xml
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0924/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2585
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27468
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440594/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3334?
CVE-2006-3334 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3334?
To fix CVE-2006-3334, upgrade to libpng version 1.2.12 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2006-3334?
CVE-2006-3334 affects libpng versions prior to 1.2.12, including versions 1.2.0 to 1.2.11.
Can CVE-2006-3334 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-3334 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted PNG files.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-3334?
The impacts of CVE-2006-3334 may include service interruptions and the execution of arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.
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