Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the _cg_TIFFSetField function in Mac OS X 10.4.6 and earlier, as used in applications that use ImageIO or AppKit, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted TIFF image that triggers a null dereference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.4.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | <= 10.4.5 |
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://www.security-protocols.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3233
- http://www.security-protocols.com/sp-x29-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/25950
- 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.security-protocols.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3233
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1984?
CVE-2006-1984 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Unspecified vulnerability in the _cg_TIFFSetField function in Mac OS X 10.4.6 and earlier, as used in applications that use ImageIO or AppKit, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (app...
How severe is CVE-2006-1984?
CVE-2006-1984 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1984?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.