CVE-2006-6251 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious M3U file in VUPlayer.
- 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-2006-6251?
CVE-2006-6251 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Dec 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 VUPlayer 2.44 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an M3U file, aka an "M3U UNC Name" attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6251?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vuplayer Vuplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6251?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6251 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-2006-6251 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6251 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pv28-rrgx-vv29.