Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Quintessential Player 4.50.1.82 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) M3u or (2) M3u-8 file; or a (3) crafted PLS file with a long value in the (a) NumberofEntries, (b) Length (aka Length1), (c) Filename (aka File1), (d) Title (aka Title1) field, or other unspecified fields.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 95 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Me | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Quinnware | Quintessential Player | <= 4.50.1.82 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21331Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30559
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2860
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21331Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30559
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2860
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6261?
CVE-2006-6261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Quintessential Player 4.50.1.82 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) M3u or (2) M3u-8 file;...
How severe is CVE-2006-6261?
CVE-2006-6261 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-2006-6261?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows Nt.