LOW
CVE-2006-5793
CWE-20Published: November 17, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The sPLT chunk handling code (png_set_sPLT function in pngset.c) in libpng 1.0.6 through 1.2.12 uses a sizeof operator on the wrong data type, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via malformed sPLT chunks that trigger an out-of-bounds read.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-5793 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
greg_roelofs1 product(s)
libpng
Source: NVD CPE · 18 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (86)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/22889Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/22900Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/22941Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/22950Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/22951Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/22956Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/22958Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/23208Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/23335Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25329Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-5793
CVSS Score2.6 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 17, 2006
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-5793 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.