CVE-2006-6251 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in VUPlayer version 2.44 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a specially crafted, excessively long string within an M3U playlist file, often referred to as an "M3U UNC Name" attack. 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 complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not on CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available, including multiple Metasploit modules and ExploitDB entries, indicating a high likelihood of exploitation. Despite this, there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.44CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vuplayer:vuplayer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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