Buffer overflow in Xzgv

CVE-2006-1060

Heap-based buffer overflow in zgv before 5.8 and xzgv before 0.8 might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JPEG image with more than 3 output components, such as a CMYK or YCCK color space, which causes less memory to be allocated than required.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.041 (89.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Xzgv
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1060?
CVE-2006-1060 is a vulnerability in Xzgv, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2006-04-11.
Is CVE-2006-1060 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.