Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft DirectX SDK (February 2006) and probably earlier, including 9.0c End User Runtimes, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Targa file with a run-length-encoding (RLE) compression that produces more data than expected when decoding.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Directx Sdk | february_2006 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=562
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26131Vendor Advisory
- http://www.reversemode.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=2&func=fileinf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/474058/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24963
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018420
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2577Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35492
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=562
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26131Vendor Advisory
- http://www.reversemode.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=2&func=fileinf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/474058/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24963
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018420
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2577Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4183?
CVE-2006-4183 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft DirectX SDK (February 2006) and probably earlier, including 9.0c End User Runtimes, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted T...
How severe is CVE-2006-4183?
CVE-2006-4183 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4183?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Directx Sdk.