Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.44 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an M3U file, aka an "M3U UNC Name" attack.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vuplayer | Vuplayer | <= 2.44 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23182
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/311192US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21363Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4783
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30629
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2870
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2872
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23182
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/311192US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21363Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4783
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30629
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2870
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2872
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6251?
CVE-2006-6251 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.44 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an M3U file, aka an "M3U UNC Name" attack.
How severe is CVE-2006-6251?
CVE-2006-6251 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6251?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vuplayer Vuplayer.