CVE-2006-4808: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 7, 2006
·
Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in loadertga.c in imlib2 before 1.2.1, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TGA image.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Enlightenment imlib2=1.0
Enlightenment imlib2=1.0.1
Enlightenment imlib2=1.0.2
Enlightenment imlib2=1.0.3
Enlightenment imlib2=1.0.4
Enlightenment imlib2=1.0.5
Enlightenment imlib2=1.1
Enlightenment imlib2=1.1.1
Enlightenment imlib2=1.1.2

Event History

Nov 7, 2006
CVE Published
12:07 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:07 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4808?

CVE-2006-4808 has a high severity rating due to its potential for causing a denial of service and the possibility of remote code execution.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2006-4808?

CVE-2006-4808 affects multiple versions of imlib2, specifically versions prior to 1.2.1.

3

How do I fix CVE-2006-4808?

To fix CVE-2006-4808, upgrade to imlib2 version 1.2.1 or later.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-4808?

CVE-2006-4808 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

What can attackers achieve with CVE-2006-4808?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2006-4808 to crash the application or potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203