CVE-2006-6133
CVE-2006-6133 is a high-severity vulnerability in Businessobjects Crystal Reports Xi with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 52% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 52% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Businessobjects Crystal Reports Xi
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- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio Crystal Reports for Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2002 and 2002 SP1, .NET 2003 and 2003 SP1, and 2005 and 2005 SP1 (formerly Business Objects Crystal Reports XI Professional) allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPT file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-6133?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio Crystal Reports for Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2002 and 2002 SP1, .NET 2003 and 2003 SP1, and 2005 and 2005 SP1 (formerly Business Objects Crystal Reports XI Professional) allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPT file.
- How severe is CVE-2006-6133?
- CVE-2006-6133 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-6133 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 52% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-6133?
- CVE-2006-6133 primarily affects Businessobjects Crystal Reports Xi. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-6133?
- 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-2006-6133 published?
- CVE-2006-6133 was published on 2006-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23091
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26754
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017279
- http://www.lssec.com/advisories/LS-20061102.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452464/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21261
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-254A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4691
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3114
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-052
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30532
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2055
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:crystal_reports_xi:*:*:professional:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_.net:2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_.net:2002:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_.net:2003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_.net:2003:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_.net:2005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_.net:2005:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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