CVE-2006-0006 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Player versions 7.1, 9, and 10, affecting various Windows operating systems. This critical vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 9.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted bitmap (.BMP) file. While not listed on the KEV catalog, proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, indicating a clear path for exploitation. Despite its age and high severity, there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:fr:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.