Vulnerability Description
Sign extension vulnerability in the createBrushIndirect function in the GDI library (gdi32.dll) in Microsoft Windows XP, Server 2003, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted WMF file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://determina.blogspot.com/2007/01/whats-wrong-with-wmf.html
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-August/048530.htmlExploit
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-August/048547.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21377ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1353
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442420/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442426/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456585/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19365
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21992
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3180
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28281
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3111
- http://determina.blogspot.com/2007/01/whats-wrong-with-wmf.html
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-August/048530.htmlExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4071?
CVE-2006-4071 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Sign extension vulnerability in the createBrushIndirect function in the GDI library (gdi32.dll) in Microsoft Windows XP, Server 2003, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted attackers to cau...
How severe is CVE-2006-4071?
CVE-2006-4071 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-2006-4071?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.