CVE-2006-4337
UnknownEPSS 5.64%
Last modified
CVE-2006-4337 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the make_table function in the LHZ component in gzip 1.3.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted decoding table in a GZIP archive.. EPSS estimates a 5.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in the make_table function in the LHZ component in gzip 1.3.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted decoding table in a GZIP archive.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gzip | Gzip | 1.3.5 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22002Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22009Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22012Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22017Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22033Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22034Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22043Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-06:21.gzip.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-349-1Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-333A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1181Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22002Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22009Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22012Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22017Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22033Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22034Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22043Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-06:21.gzip.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-349-1Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-333A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1181Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-4337?
Buffer overflow in the make_table function in the LHZ component in gzip 1.3.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted decoding table in a GZIP archive.
How severe is CVE-2006-4337?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4337 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4337?
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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