CVE-2006-6261

Name: CVE-2006-6261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-04T11:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6261 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Quintessential Player 4.50.1.82 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) M3u or (2) M3u-8 file; or a (3) crafted PLS file with a long value in the (a) NumberofEntries, (b) Length (aka Length1), (c) Filename (aka File1), (d) Title (aka Title1) field, or other unspecified fields.. EPSS estimates a 6.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Quintessential Player 4.50.1.82 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) M3u or (2) M3u-8 file; or a (3) crafted PLS file with a long value in the (a) NumberofEntries, (b) Length (aka Length1), (c) Filename (aka File1), (d) Title (aka Title1) field, or other unspecified fields.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.35%

92.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quinnware	Quintessential Player	<= 4.50.1.82

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6261?

How severe is CVE-2006-6261?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6261 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6261?

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Source: NVD / NIST