Vulnerability Description
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Mac OS X 10.4.6 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via the (1) PredictorVSetField function for TIFF or (2) CFAllocatorAllocate function for GIF, as used in applications that use ImageIO or AppKit. NOTE: the BMP vector has been re-assigned to CVE-2006-2238 because it affects a separate product family.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00003.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19686Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20077PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016067Patch
- http://www.osvdb.org/24821
- http://www.osvdb.org/24822
- http://www.security-protocols.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3233Exploit
- http://www.security-protocols.com/sp-x28-advisory.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.security-protocols.com/sp-x30-advisory.phpVendor 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
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25949
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1983?
CVE-2006-1983 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Mac OS X 10.4.6 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via the (1) PredictorVSetField function for ...
How severe is CVE-2006-1983?
CVE-2006-1983 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1983?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.