CVE-2006-0005
UnknownEPSS 43.59%
Last modified
CVE-2006-0005 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the plug-in for Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 9 and 10, when used in browsers other than Internet Explorer and set as the default application to handle media files, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTML with an EMBED element containing a long src attribute.. EPSS estimates a 43.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in the plug-in for Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 9 and 10, when used in browsers other than Internet Explorer and set as the default application to handle media files, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTML with an EMBED element containing a long src attribute.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows-Nt | datacenter_server | — |
| Microsoft | Windows-Nt | xp | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows-Nt | xp_tablet_pc | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 Advanced Server | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 Advanced Server | sp1 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 Advanced Server | sp2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 Advanced Server | sp3 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 Advanced Server | sp4 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | datacenter_edition | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | datacenter_edition_64-bit | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | enterprise_edition | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | enterprise_edition_64-bit | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | standard | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | standard_64-bit | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | web_edition | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2000 | none | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2000 | sp1 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2000 | sp2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2000 | sp3 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | datacenter_sp1 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | enterprise_sp1 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | standard_sp1 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | web_edition_sp1 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | — |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18852Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/692060US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-045A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18852Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/692060US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-045A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-0005?
Buffer overflow in the plug-in for Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 9 and 10, when used in browsers other than Internet Explorer and set as the default application to handle media files, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTML with an EMBED element containing a long src attribute.
How severe is CVE-2006-0005?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0005 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 43.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0005?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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