Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the LZWDecodeVector function in Mac OS X before 10.4.6, as used in applications that use ImageIO or AppKit, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted TIFF images.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303411Patch
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00003.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19686Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20077PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/31837
- http://www.security-protocols.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3233
- http://www.security-protocols.com/sp-x24-advisory.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17634Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17951
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132A.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1452Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1779Vendor Advisory
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303411Patch
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00003.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19686Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1982?
CVE-2006-1982 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the LZWDecodeVector function in Mac OS X before 10.4.6, as used in applications that use ImageIO or AppKit, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ...
How severe is CVE-2006-1982?
CVE-2006-1982 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1982?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.