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Advisory Published
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CVE-2006-3356

First published: Thu Jul 06 2006(Updated: )

The TIFFFetchAnyArray function in ImageIO in Apple OS X 10.4.7 and earlier allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an invalid tag value in a TIFF image, possibly triggering a null dereference. NOTE: This is a different issue than CVE-2006-1469.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Server<=10.4.7
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.4.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-3356?

    CVE-2006-3356 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that causes application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-3356?

    To fix CVE-2006-3356, update your Apple OS X to the latest version that is beyond 10.4.7.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2006-3356?

    CVE-2006-3356 affects Apple OS X versions 10.4.7 and earlier, including Mac OS X Server.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2006-3356?

    Exploiting CVE-2006-3356 can lead to a denial of service by causing the application to crash.

  • Is CVE-2006-3356 related to any other vulnerabilities?

    CVE-2006-3356 is distinct from CVE-2006-1469, despite both being related to image processing issues.

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