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CVE-2006-4071

UnknownEPSS 22.70%

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CVE-2006-4071 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sign extension vulnerability in the createBrushIndirect function in the GDI library (gdi32.dll) in Microsoft Windows XP, Server 2003, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted WMF file.. EPSS estimates a 22.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sign extension vulnerability in the createBrushIndirect function in the GDI library (gdi32.dll) in Microsoft Windows XP, Server 2003, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted WMF file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
22.70%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverr2—
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serversp1—
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsGold

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4071?
Sign extension vulnerability in the createBrushIndirect function in the GDI library (gdi32.dll) in Microsoft Windows XP, Server 2003, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted WMF file.
How severe is CVE-2006-4071?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4071 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4071?
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