CVE-2006-4391: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 3, 2006
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Apple ImageIO on Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed JPEG2000 image.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2

Event History

Oct 3, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:02 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4391?

CVE-2006-4391 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4391?

To fix CVE-2006-4391, update your Apple Mac OS X to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2006-4391?

CVE-2006-4391 affects Mac OS X versions 10.4 through 10.4.7.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-4391?

CVE-2006-4391 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited via a malformed JPEG2000 image.

5

Can CVE-2006-4391 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-4391 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted JPEG2000 images.

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