CVE-2006-2378

CVE-2006-2378 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 35% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the ART Image Rendering component (jgdw400.dll) in Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and Sp2, Server 2003 SP1 and earlier, and Windows 98 and Me allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ART image that causes heap corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2378?
Buffer overflow in the ART Image Rendering component (jgdw400.dll) in Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and Sp2, Server 2003 SP1 and earlier, and Windows 98 and Me allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ART image that causes heap corruption.
How severe is CVE-2006-2378?
CVE-2006-2378 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2378 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2378?
CVE-2006-2378 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2378?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2378 published?
CVE-2006-2378 was published on 2006-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (32)

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