How severe is CVE-2006-5448?

CVE-2006-5448 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5448 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5448?

CVE-2006-5448 affects Microsoft Windows Digital Rights Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5448?

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-2006-5448 published?

CVE-2006-5448 was published on 2006-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5448

CVE-2006-5448 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Digital Rights Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Digital Rights Management
Published: 2006-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The drmstor.dll ActiveX object in Microsoft Windows Digital Rights Management System (DRM) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long parameter to the StoreLicense function, which triggers "memory corruption" and possibly a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5448?: The drmstor.dll ActiveX object in Microsoft Windows Digital Rights Management System (DRM) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long parameter to the StoreLicense function, which triggers "memory corruption" and possibly a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2006-5448?: CVE-2006-5448 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5448 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5448?: CVE-2006-5448 affects Microsoft Windows Digital Rights Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5448?: 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-2006-5448 published?: CVE-2006-5448 was published on 2006-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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