Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the png_decompress_chunk function in pngrutil.c in libpng before 1.2.12 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to "chunk error processing," possibly involving the "chunk_name".
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Greg Roelofs | Libpng | <= 1.2.11 |
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20960
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22956
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22957
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22958
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23335
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33137
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200607-06.xml
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-15.xml
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=5624&release_id=428123
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:209
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:210
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:211
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3334?
CVE-2006-3334 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the png_decompress_chunk function in pngrutil.c in libpng before 1.2.12 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspe...
How severe is CVE-2006-3334?
CVE-2006-3334 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-2006-3334?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Greg Roelofs Libpng.