CVE-2006-3879

Name: CVE-2006-3879
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-07-27T01:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-3879 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the loadChunk function in loaders/load_gt2.c in libmikmod in Mikmod Sound System 3.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a GRAOUMF TRACKER (GT2) module file with a large (0xffffffff) comment length value in an XCOM chunk.. EPSS estimates a 9.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the loadChunk function in loaders/load_gt2.c in libmikmod in Mikmod Sound System 3.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a GRAOUMF TRACKER (GT2) module file with a large (0xffffffff) comment length value in an XCOM chunk.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.29%

94.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Miod Vallat	Mikmod	3.0.3
Miod Vallat	Mikmod	3.1.6
Miod Vallat	Mikmod	3.1.7
Miod Vallat	Mikmod	3.1.8
Miod Vallat	Mikmod	3.1.9
Miod Vallat	Mikmod	3.1.10
Miod Vallat	Mikmod	3.1.11
Miod Vallat	Mikmod	3.2.0
Miod Vallat	Mikmod	3.2.1
Miod Vallat	Mikmod	3.2.2

References

http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/lmmgt2ho-adv.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://aluigi.org/poc/lmmgt2ho.zipExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/21196Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1288
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441006/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19134Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2967Vendor Advisory
http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/lmmgt2ho-adv.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://aluigi.org/poc/lmmgt2ho.zipExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/21196Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1288
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441006/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19134Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2967Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 27, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3879?

How severe is CVE-2006-3879?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3879 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3879?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-3879?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST