Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in Songbird Media Player 0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an M3U Playlist file containing extended ASCII, which causes the Unicode converter to be invoked.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Songbird | Songbird Media Player | <= 0.2 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21343Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30563
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2861
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21343Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30563
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2861
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6250?
CVE-2006-6250 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in Songbird Media Player 0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an M3U Playlist file containing extended ASCII, which causes the U...
How severe is CVE-2006-6250?
CVE-2006-6250 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6250?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Songbird Songbird Media Player.