CVE-2006-4335

Description

Array index error in the make_table function in unlzh.c in the LZH decompression component in gzip 1.3.5, when running on certain platforms, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted GZIP archive that triggers an out-of-bounds write, aka a "stack modification vulnerability."

How to fix CVE-2006-4335

To remediate CVE-2006-4335, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.

• Debian/gzip—upgrade to 1.3.5-15 or later

Is CVE-2006-4335 being exploited?

Moderate — EPSS is 5.5%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.

Affected packages (1)

• from 0, < 1.3.5-15

References (1)

• ADVISORYsecurity-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2006-4335