CVE-2006-0006

CVE-2006-0006 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 54% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 54% (99th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Player
• Published: 2006-02-14
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the bitmap processing routine in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 on Windows 2000 SP4, Media Player 9 on Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP1, and Media Player 10 on XP SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted bitmap (.BMP) file that specifies a size of 0 but contains additional data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0006?

Heap-based buffer overflow in the bitmap processing routine in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 on Windows 2000 SP4, Media Player 9 on Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP1, and Media Player 10 on XP SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted bitmap (.BMP) file that specifies a size of 0 but contains additional data.

How severe is CVE-2006-0006?

CVE-2006-0006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-0006 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 54% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0006?

CVE-2006-0006 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0006?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-0006 published?

CVE-2006-0006 was published on 2006-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://secunia.com/advisories/18835
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/423
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1015627
• http://www.eeye.com/html/research/advisories/AD20060214.html
• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/291396
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424983/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425158/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16633
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-045A.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0574
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-005
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24488
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1256
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1578
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1598
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1661

Affected products (11)

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:fr:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98se:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_me:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:tablet_pc:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:tablet_pc:*:*:*:*:*

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