CVE-2006-0143

CVE-2006-0143 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 39% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Windows Graphics Rendering Engine (GRE) allows remote attackers to corrupt memory and cause a denial of service (crash) via a WMF file containing (1) ExtCreateRegion or (2) ExtEscape function calls with arguments with inconsistent lengths.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0143?
Microsoft Windows Graphics Rendering Engine (GRE) allows remote attackers to corrupt memory and cause a denial of service (crash) via a WMF file containing (1) ExtCreateRegion or (2) ExtEscape function calls with arguments with inconsistent lengths.
How severe is CVE-2006-0143?
CVE-2006-0143 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0143 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0143?
CVE-2006-0143 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0143?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0143 published?
CVE-2006-0143 was published on 2006-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (30)

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