CVE-2006-6396 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious PLF playlist file in BlazeVideo HDTV Player.
- 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-2006-6396?
CVE-2006-6396 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 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 BlazeVideo HDTV Player 2.1, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a PLF playlist, a different product than CVE-2006-6199. NOTE: it was later reported that 3.5 is also affected.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6396?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Blazevideo Hdtv Player.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6396?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6396 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-2006-6396 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6396 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3g98-7fv9-8r7r.