CVE-2006-6063 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a crash in XMPlay by tricking users into opening a malicious M3U playlist file.
- 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-2006-6063?
CVE-2006-6063 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Nov 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 Un4seen XMPlay 3.3.0.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a M3U file containing a long (1) FileName, and cause a crash via a long (2) DisplayName.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6063?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Un4seen Xmplay.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6063?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6063 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-2006-6063 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6063 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mpf5-553f-w43r.