CVE-2006-4071 Integer overflow in n/a
A sign extension flaw in the Windows GDI library allows attackers to crash applications via crafted WMF files, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-4071?
CVE-2006-4071 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, published on 10 Aug 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Sign extension vulnerability in the createBrushIndirect function in the GDI library (gdi32.dll) in Microsoft Windows XP, Server 2003, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted WMF file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4071?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4071?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4071 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-4071 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4071 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cj47-3fwv-pmjq.