CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1469

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.6 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image.

Risk Assessment

The risk includes potential remote code execution by an attacker, which could lead to system compromise or denial of service.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update the system to version 10.4.7 or later, which includes a fix for this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.6 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS