CVE-2006-0481

UnknownEPSS 3.01%

Last modified

CVE-2006-0481 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the alpha strip capability in libpng 1.2.7 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) when the png_do_strip_filler function is used to strip alpha channels out of the image.. EPSS estimates a 3.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the alpha strip capability in libpng 1.2.7 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) when the png_do_strip_filler function is used to strip alpha channels out of the image.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.01%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Greg RoelofsLibpng1.2.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0481?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the alpha strip capability in libpng 1.2.7 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) when the png_do_strip_filler function is used to strip alpha channels out of the image.
How severe is CVE-2006-0481?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0481 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0481?
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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Source: NVD / NIST