CVE-2006-6261

Public Exploit

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.

9.3

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 5.93% Top 10%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2860	exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21331	vdb entry exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30559	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6261?: CVE-2006-6261 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-6261?: To fix CVE-2006-6261, 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-2006-6261 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-6261 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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