How severe is CVE-2006-4799?

CVE-2006-4799 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-4799 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4799?

CVE-2006-4799 primarily affects Xine Xine-lib. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4799?

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-2006-4799 published?

CVE-2006-4799 was published on 2006-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4799

CVE-2006-4799 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xine Xine-lib 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: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xine Xine-lib
Published: 2006-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in ffmpeg for xine-lib before 1.1.2 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AVI file and "bad indexes", a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-4048 and CVE-2006-2802.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4799?: Buffer overflow in ffmpeg for xine-lib before 1.1.2 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AVI file and "bad indexes", a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-4048 and CVE-2006-2802.
How severe is CVE-2006-4799?: CVE-2006-4799 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4799 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4799?: CVE-2006-4799 primarily affects Xine Xine-lib. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4799?: 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-2006-4799 published?: CVE-2006-4799 was published on 2006-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine-lib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine-lib:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine-lib:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine-lib:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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