CVE-2006-4131
CVE-2006-4131 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arcsoft Mms Composer 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: Arcsoft Mms Composer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in ArcSoft MMS Composer 1.5.5.6, and possibly earlier, and 2.0.0.13, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via crafted MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) messages that trigger the overflows in the (1) M-Notification.ind, (2) M-Retrieve.conf (Header and Body), or (3) SMIL parsers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-4131?
- Multiple buffer overflows in ArcSoft MMS Composer 1.5.5.6, and possibly earlier, and 2.0.0.13, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via crafted MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) messages that trigger the overflows in the (1) M-Notification.ind, (2) M-Retrieve.conf (Header and Body), or (3) SMIL parsers.
- How severe is CVE-2006-4131?
- CVE-2006-4131 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-4131 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-2006-4131?
- CVE-2006-4131 affects Arcsoft Mms Composer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-4131?
- 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-2006-4131 published?
- CVE-2006-4131 was published on 2006-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-August/048614.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21426
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1387
- http://www.arcsoft.com/support/downloads/download_patches/mms.asp
- http://www.mulliner.org/pocketpc/CollinMulliner_defcon14_pocketpcphones.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442841/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19451
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3261
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28342
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2156
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:arcsoft:mms_composer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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