CVE-2006-4335: High severity gzip gzip vulnerability

Published Sep 19, 2006
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Updated

Array index error in the maketable function in unlzh.c in the LZH decompression component in gzip 1.3.5, when running on certain platforms, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted GZIP archive that triggers an out-of-bounds write, aka a "stack modification vulnerability."

Affected Software

1 affected component
gzip gzip=1.3.5

Event History

Sep 19, 2006
CVE Published
09:07 PM
Sep 20, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4335?

CVE-2006-4335 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service and possibly executing arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4335?

To remediate CVE-2006-4335, users should upgrade to a patched version of gzip that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What does CVE-2006-4335 affect?

CVE-2006-4335 specifically affects gzip version 1.3.5, particularly when running on certain platforms.

4

Can CVE-2006-4335 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-4335 can be exploited by an attacker through a crafted GZIP archive which can trigger the vulnerability.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2006-4335?

The consequences of CVE-2006-4335 include the potential for denial of service, which can crash the application, and executing arbitrary code.

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