# CVE-2006-1982: 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, al

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2006-04-21 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17951
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1779
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132A.html
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303411
- http://www.security-protocols.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3233
- http://www.security-protocols.com/sp-x24-advisory.php
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00003.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1452
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17634
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20077
- http://www.osvdb.org/31837
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19686
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27714

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