Vulnerability Description
The Graphical Device Interface Plus library (gdiplus.dll) in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via certain images that trigger a divide-by-zero error, as demonstrated by a (1) .ico file, (2) .png file that crashes MSN Messenger, and (3) .jpg file that crashes Internet Explorer. NOTE: another researcher has not been able to reproduce this issue.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441548/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441723/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441875/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19221
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19301
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3114
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28183
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441548/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441723/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441875/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19221
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19301
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3114
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28183
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4066?
CVE-2006-4066 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). The Graphical Device Interface Plus library (gdiplus.dll) in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via certain images that trigge...
How severe is CVE-2006-4066?
CVE-2006-4066 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4066?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Xp.