Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in gzip 1.3.5 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted GZIP (gz) archive, which results in a NULL dereference.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gzip | Gzip | 1.3.5 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20061001-01-P.asc
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=204676
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304829
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21996
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22002
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22009
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22012
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22017
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22027
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22033
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22034
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22043
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22085
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22101
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4334?
CVE-2006-4334 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Unspecified vulnerability in gzip 1.3.5 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted GZIP (gz) archive, which results in a NULL dereference.
How severe is CVE-2006-4334?
CVE-2006-4334 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-2006-4334?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gzip Gzip.