CVE-2006-3334

CVE-2006-3334 is a high-severity vulnerability in Greg Roelofs Libpng 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.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the png_decompress_chunk function in pngrutil.c in libpng before 1.2.12 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to "chunk error processing," possibly involving the "chunk_name".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3334?
Buffer overflow in the png_decompress_chunk function in pngrutil.c in libpng before 1.2.12 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to "chunk error processing," possibly involving the "chunk_name".
How severe is CVE-2006-3334?
CVE-2006-3334 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3334 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-2006-3334?
CVE-2006-3334 primarily affects Greg Roelofs Libpng. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3334?
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-2006-3334 published?
CVE-2006-3334 was published on 2006-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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