CVE-2006-4046

CVE-2006-4046 is a high-severity vulnerability in Open Cubic Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Open Cubic Player 2.6.0pre6 and earlier for Windows, and 0.1.10_rc5 and earlier on Linux/BSD, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a large .S3M file handled by the mpLoadS3M function, (2) a crafted .IT file handled by the itplayerclass::module::load function, (3) a crafted .ULT file handled by the mpLoadULT function, or (4) a crafted .AMS file handled by the mpLoadAMS function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4046?
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Open Cubic Player 2.6.0pre6 and earlier for Windows, and 0.1.10_rc5 and earlier on Linux/BSD, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a large .S3M file handled by the mpLoadS3M function, (2) a crafted .IT file handled by the itplayerclass::module::load function, (3) a crafted .ULT file handled by the mpLoadULT function, or (4) a crafted .AMS file handled by the mpLoadAMS function.
How severe is CVE-2006-4046?
CVE-2006-4046 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4046 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4046?
CVE-2006-4046 affects Open Cubic Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4046?
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-2006-4046 published?
CVE-2006-4046 was published on 2006-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)