How severe is CVE-2006-3376?

CVE-2006-3376 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-3376 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3376?

CVE-2006-3376 primarily affects Wvware Libwmf. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3376?

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-2006-3376 published?

CVE-2006-3376 was published on 2006-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3376

CVE-2006-3376 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wvware Libwmf with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wvware Libwmf
Published: 2006-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in player.c in libwmf 0.2.8.4, as used in multiple products including (1) wv, (2) abiword, (3) freetype, (4) gimp, (5) libgsf, and (6) imagemagick allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the MaxRecordSize header field in a WMF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3376?: Integer overflow in player.c in libwmf 0.2.8.4, as used in multiple products including (1) wv, (2) abiword, (3) freetype, (4) gimp, (5) libgsf, and (6) imagemagick allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the MaxRecordSize header field in a WMF file.
How severe is CVE-2006-3376?: CVE-2006-3376 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3376 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3376?: CVE-2006-3376 primarily affects Wvware Libwmf. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3376?: 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-2006-3376 published?: CVE-2006-3376 was published on 2006-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:wvware:libwmf:0.2.8_.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wvware:wv2:0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wvware:wv2:0.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wvware:wv2:0.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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