CVE-2006-4702
CVE-2006-4702 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 27% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 27% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the Windows Media Format Runtime in Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 6.4 and Windows XP SP2, Server 2003, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Advanced Systems Format (ASF) file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-4702?
- Buffer overflow in the Windows Media Format Runtime in Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 6.4 and Windows XP SP2, Server 2003, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Advanced Systems Format (ASF) file.
- How severe is CVE-2006-4702?
- CVE-2006-4702 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-4702 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-4702?
- CVE-2006-4702 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-4702?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-4702 published?
- CVE-2006-4702 was published on 2006-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017372
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-274.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454969/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21505
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-346A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-078
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A536
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:tablet_pc:*:*:*:*:*
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