CVE-2006-4183: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-4183: Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft DirectX SDK (February 2006) and probably earlier, including 9.0c En...

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft DirectX SDK (February 2006) and probably earlier, including 9.0c End User Runtimes, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Targa file with a run-length-encoding (RLE) compression that produces more data than expected when decoding.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 18:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-4183 is a legacy DirectX image parsing flaw. A specially crafted Targa image using RLE compression can overflow heap memory during decoding and may allow code execution in the affected processing context. Exposure is most plausible on legacy systems or applications that still use affected DirectX SDK/runtime components to process Targa files. The source bundle does not provide precise supported versions, platforms, or patch levels. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup issue with high impact if reachable. Prioritize environments that process externally supplied images or still depend on old DirectX components. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft and application-vendor guidance for supported fixes or replacement components.; Inventory and retire unsupported DirectX SDK/runtime installations where feasible.; Restrict untrusted Targa/TGA file handling on legacy image workflows..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 04:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 18, 2007, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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directx-targa-bo(35492)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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