Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the bitmap processing routine in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 on Windows 2000 SP4, Media Player 9 on Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP1, and Media Player 10 on XP SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted bitmap (.BMP) file that specifies a size of 0 but contains additional data.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Media Player | 7.1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 98Se | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Me | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18835PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/423
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015627Patch
- http://www.eeye.com/html/research/advisories/AD20060214.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/291396Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424983/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425158/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16633ExploitPatch
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-045A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0574Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24488
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0006?
CVE-2006-0006 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the bitmap processing routine in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 on Windows 2000 SP4, Media Player 9 on Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP1, and Media Player 10 on XP SP1 and ...
How severe is CVE-2006-0006?
CVE-2006-0006 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0006?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Media Player, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98Se.