CVE-2006-2376 describes an integer overflow in the PolyPolygon function within the Graphics Rendering Engine of Microsoft Windows 98 and Me. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious Windows Metafile (WMF) or EMF image that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low access complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While the vulnerability is old and affects unsupported operating systems, there is no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98se:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_me:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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