CVE-2006-0025 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious PNG image in Windows Media Player.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-0025?
CVE-2006-0025 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player, published on 13 Jun 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 and 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG image with a large chunk size.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0025?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0025?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0025 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-0025 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0025 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Media Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xg7m-r4cx-cq66.