CVE-2006-0053
UnknownEPSS 9.01%
Last modified
CVE-2006-0053 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Imager (libimager-perl) before 0.50 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) by writing a 2- or 4-channel JPEG image (or a 2-channel TGA image) to a scalar, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 9.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Imager (libimager-perl) before 0.50 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) by writing a 2- or 4-channel JPEG image (or a 2-channel TGA image) to a scalar, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Cook | Imager | 0.41 |
| Tony Cook | Imager | 0.42 |
| Tony Cook | Imager | 0.43 |
| Tony Cook | Imager | 0.44_1 |
| Tony Cook | Imager | 0.45 |
| Tony Cook | Imager | 0.45_2 |
| Tony Cook | Imager | 0.47 |
| Tony Cook | Imager | 0.48 |
| Tony Cook | Imager | 0.49 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19575Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19577Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1028Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17415Exploit, Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1294Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19575Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19577Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1028Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17415Exploit, Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1294Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-0053?
Imager (libimager-perl) before 0.50 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) by writing a 2- or 4-channel JPEG image (or a 2-channel TGA image) to a scalar, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2006-0053?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0053 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0053?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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