CVE-2006-4336
First published: Tue Sep 19 2006(Updated: )
Buffer underflow in the build_tree function in unpack.c in gzip 1.3.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted leaf count table that causes a write to a negative index.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| gzip | =1.3.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=204676
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0667.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-349-1
- http://www.us.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1181
- http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-06:21.gzip.asc
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2006&m=slackware-security.555852
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22002
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22009
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22017
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22033
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22034
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/554780
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22012
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22043
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200609-13.xml
- http://www.openpkg.org/security/advisories/OpenPKG-SA-2006.020-gzip.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_56_gzip.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22085
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22101
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0052/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22027
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016883
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-218.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22435
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20101
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22661
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22487
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304829
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200611-24.xml
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-333A.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23153
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23155
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23156
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21996
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102766-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23679
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-615
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24435
- http://www.vmware.com/support/esx25/doc/esx-254-200702-patch.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24636
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:167
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3695
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4760
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4275
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0092
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4750
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0832
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1171
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29042
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10140
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464268/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/462007/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/451324/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450078/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446426/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4336?
CVE-2006-4336 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4336?
To fix CVE-2006-4336, upgrade to a patched version of gzip that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of gzip are affected by CVE-2006-4336?
CVE-2006-4336 specifically affects gzip version 1.3.5.
Who can exploit CVE-2006-4336?
CVE-2006-4336 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers who can provide a crafted leaf count table.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-4336 classified as?
CVE-2006-4336 is classified as a buffer underflow vulnerability.
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