CVE-2006-4131 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a crash in ArcSoft MMS Composer by sending crafted MMS messages that trigger buffer overflows.

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-2006-4131?

CVE-2006-4131 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Aug 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

Multiple buffer overflows in ArcSoft MMS Composer 1.5.5.6, and possibly earlier, and 2.0.0.13, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via crafted MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) messages that trigger the overflows in the (1) M-Notification.ind, (2) M-Retrieve.conf (Header and Body), or (3) SMIL parsers.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4131?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arcsoft Mms Composer.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4131?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4131 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-2006-4131 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4131 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9w89-4x78-r6jx.

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