CVE-2006-4066

Description

The Graphical Device Interface Plus library (gdiplus.dll) in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via certain images that trigger a divide-by-zero error, as demonstrated by a (1) .ico file, (2) .png file that crashes MSN Messenger, and (3) .jpg file that crashes Internet Explorer. NOTE: another researcher has not been able to reproduce this issue.

2.6

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 22.26% Top 5%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3114	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28183	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441875/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19301	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19221	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441548/100/100/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441723/100/100/threaded	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4066?: CVE-2006-4066 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-4066?: To fix CVE-2006-4066, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-4066 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-4066 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~22% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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