CVE-2006-6172 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the RealMedia RTSP stream handler's asmrp_eval function, specifically within the Real Media input plugin used by xine/xine-lib and MPlayer 1.0rc1 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code by supplying a maliciously crafted rulebook with numerous rulematches. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.0_rc1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mplayer:mplayer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:xine:real_media_input_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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