CVE-2006-1060

CVE-2006-1060 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xzgv with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2006-1060?
CVE-2006-1060 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1060 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1060?
CVE-2006-1060 affects Xzgv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1060?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-1060 published?
CVE-2006-1060 was published on 2006-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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