CVE-2006-2376

Name: CVE-2006-2376
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-06-13T18:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 41.10%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-2376 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the PolyPolygon function in Graphics Rendering Engine on Microsoft Windows 98 and Me allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Windows Metafile (WMF) or EMF image with a sum of entries in the vertext counts array and number of polygons that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 41.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the PolyPolygon function in Graphics Rendering Engine on Microsoft Windows 98 and Me allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Windows Metafile (WMF) or EMF image with a sum of entries in the vertext counts array and number of polygons that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

41.10%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 98	All versions	Gold
Microsoft	Windows 98se	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Me	All versions	—

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/20631Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1094
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016286
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/909508US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/26431
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436950/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18322
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-164A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2324Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-026
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26815
http://secunia.com/advisories/20631Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1094
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016286
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/909508US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/26431
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436950/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18322
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-164A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2324Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-026
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26815

Timeline

Published: Jun 13, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2376?

How severe is CVE-2006-2376?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2376 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 41.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2376?

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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Source: NVD / NIST