UNKNOWN CVSS 4.6
Published: 2006-08-31

CVE-2006-4507

sony playstation_portable Security Advisory (CVE-2006-4507)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2006-4507 impacting sony playstation_portable. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.6 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Unspecified vulnerability in the TIFF viewer (possibly libTIFF) in the Photo Viewer in the Sony PlaystationPortable (PSP) 2.00 through 2.80 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via crafted TIFF images. NOTE: due to lack of details, it is not clear whether this is related to other issues such as CVE-2006-3464 or CVE-2006-3465.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product sony / playstation_portable
Affected Versions 2.00
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2006-4507 impacting sony playstation_portable.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2006-4507.yaml
id: cve-2006-4507

info:
  name: sony playstation_portable - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2006-4507 affecting sony playstation_portable.
    Evaluation: Unspecified vulnerability in the TIFF viewer (possibly libTIFF) in the Photo Viewer in the Sony PlaystationPortable (PSP) 2.00 through 2.80 allows loc...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2006-4507
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 4.6
    cve-id: CVE-2006-4507
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2006-4507,sony,playstation_portable,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "playstation_portable"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2006-4507.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2006-4507
# Target: sony playstation_portable | CVSS: 4.6 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2006-4507 (sony playstation_portable)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against sony playstation_portable scope (2.00).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2006-4507.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2006-4507
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install playstation_portable 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade playstation_portable 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update playstation_portable

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i playstation_portable 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i playstation_portable

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2006-4507 in sony playstation_portable?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update sony playstation_portable packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2006-4507?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2006-4507?

CVE-2006-4507 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.6 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.6
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2006-4507
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor sony
Product playstation_portable
Published 2006-08-31
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P