CVE-2006-4789

CVE-2006-4789 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Open Movie Editor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Open Movie Editor 0.0.20060901 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long project name in an open_movie_editor_project XML tag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4789?
Buffer overflow in Open Movie Editor 0.0.20060901 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long project name in an open_movie_editor_project XML tag.
How severe is CVE-2006-4789?
CVE-2006-4789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4789 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4789?
CVE-2006-4789 affects Open Movie Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4789?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4789 published?
CVE-2006-4789 was published on 2006-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)