CVE-2006-3503: Integer Overflow
First published: Thu Aug 03 2006(Updated: )
Integer overflow 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 malformed GIF image.
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/605908
- http://www.osvdb.org/27742
- 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/28145
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3503?
CVE-2006-3503 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service and possibly allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3503?
To fix CVE-2006-3503, users should update their Apple Mac OS X to a version beyond 10.4.7, as this vulnerability is specific to this version.
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2006-3503?
CVE-2006-3503 is associated with user-assisted attacks that exploit a malformed GIF image leading to crashes or unauthorized code execution.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2006-3503?
CVE-2006-3503 affects Apple Mac OS X version 10.4.7 and its server counterpart.
Is CVE-2006-3503 a remote attack vulnerability?
CVE-2006-3503 requires user interaction to exploit, making it a user-assisted rather than a purely remote attack vulnerability.
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