CVE-2006-3502
First published: Thu Aug 03 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.7 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF image that triggers a memory allocation failure that is not properly handled.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006//Aug/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21253
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/651844
- http://www.osvdb.org/27741
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19289
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-214A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3101
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28144
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3502?
CVE-2006-3502 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that may also allow for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3502?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3502, users should upgrade to the latest version of macOS that addresses this issue.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2006-3502?
CVE-2006-3502 involves user-assisted attacks via crafted GIF images.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2006-3502?
CVE-2006-3502 affects Apple Mac OS X version 10.4.7 and Apple Mac OS X Server version 10.4.7.
What could be the consequences of an exploit on CVE-2006-3502?
Exploitation of CVE-2006-3502 could result in application crashes or possible execution of arbitrary code.
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