CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1982

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow in the LZWDecodeVector function in Mac OS X before 10.4.6, used by applications employing ImageIO or AppKit, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted TIFF images.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely compromise the system by sending a malicious TIFF file, leading to full loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade Mac OS X to version 10.4.6 or later, which includes a fix for this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in the LZWDecodeVector function in Mac OS X before 10.4.6, as used in applications that use ImageIO or AppKit, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted TIFF images.

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