CVE-2006-4335 describes an array index error in the LZH decompression component (make_table function in unlzh.c) of gzip 1.3.5, which can lead to a denial of service or arbitrary code execution on certain platforms when processing a specially crafted GZIP archive. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code in Metasploit or ExploitDB, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.3.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gzip:gzip:1.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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