CVE-2006-4808 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in imlib2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a crash via a crafted TGA image.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-4808?
CVE-2006-4808 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Nov 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in loader_tga.c in imlib2 before 1.2.1, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TGA image.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4808?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Enlightenment Imlib2.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4808?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-4808 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4808 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-4808, GHSA-hcr5-cf9m-7gf4.