CVE-2006-6287 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious M3U file with a long pathname in AtomixMP3.
- 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-2006-6287?
CVE-2006-6287 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 AtomixMP3 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long pathname in an M3U file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6287?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Atomix Productions Atomixmp3.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6287?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6287 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-2006-6287 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6287 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pvxf-j5cw-hrwq.