CVE-2006-2440 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the libMagick component of ImageMagick 6.0.6.2. This vulnerability could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting an image index array that triggers the overflow during filename glob expansion. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.0.6.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:imagemagick:imagemagick:6.0.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:imagemagick:imagemagick:6.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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