CVE-2006-4809: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Nov 07 2006(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in loader_pnm.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 PNM image.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.1.1 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.0 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.0.5 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.0.2 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.1 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.0.3 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.0.4 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.0.1 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.discontinuity.info/~rowan/pocs/libimlib2_pocs-1.2.0-2.2.tar.gz
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-376-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20903
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22732
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22744
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-376-2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22752
- http://www.osvdb.org/30104
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_26_sr.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200612-20.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23441
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22932
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:198
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:156
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4349
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30070
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4809?
CVE-2006-4809 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4809?
To address CVE-2006-4809, upgrade to imlib2 version 1.2.1 or later where the vulnerability has been patched.
What is the impact of CVE-2006-4809?
The impact of CVE-2006-4809 includes crashing the application and potentially executing arbitrary code if exploited.
Which versions of imlib2 are affected by CVE-2006-4809?
CVE-2006-4809 affects imlib2 versions prior to 1.2.1, including 1.0.x and 1.1.x series.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2006-4809?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2006-4809 requires user assistance, typically by opening a crafted PNM image.
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