CVE-2006-3462: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 3, 2006
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in the NeXT RLE decoder in the TIFF library (libtiff) before 3.8.2 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors involving decoding large RLE images.
Affected Software
1 affected component
LibTIFF libtiff<=3.8.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 3, 2006
CVE Published
01:04 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3462?
CVE-2006-3462 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-3462?
To fix CVE-2006-3462, upgrade the libtiff library to version 3.8.2 or later.
3
What are the implications of CVE-2006-3462?
The implications of CVE-2006-3462 include the risk of attackers executing arbitrary code by exploiting the heap-based buffer overflow.
4
Which versions of libtiff are affected by CVE-2006-3462?
CVE-2006-3462 affects all versions of libtiff prior to 3.8.2.
5
Who can exploit CVE-2006-3462?
CVE-2006-3462 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers through specially crafted large RLE images.