CVE-2006-3501: Integer Overflow
Published Aug 3, 2006
·Updated
Integer overflow in ImageIO for Apple Mac OS X 10.4.7 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Radiance image.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.7
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.7
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-2006-3501?
CVE-2006-3501 has a medium severity rating due to potential application crashes and arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-3501?
The fix for CVE-2006-3501 is to update to a later version of Mac OS X that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What impact does CVE-2006-3501 have on system security?
CVE-2006-3501 can lead to denial of service and may allow remote code execution if exploited.
4
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2006-3501?
CVE-2006-3501 specifically affects Mac OS X version 10.4.7 and Mac OS X Server version 10.4.7.
5
Who can exploit CVE-2006-3501?
User-assisted attackers can exploit CVE-2006-3501 by tricking victims into opening crafted Radiance images.