CVE-2006-6251
CVE-2006-6251 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vuplayer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 67% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Vuplayer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.44 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an M3U file, aka an "M3U UNC Name" attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-6251?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.44 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an M3U file, aka an "M3U UNC Name" attack.
- How severe is CVE-2006-6251?
- CVE-2006-6251 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-6251 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-6251?
- CVE-2006-6251 affects Vuplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-6251?
- 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-2006-6251 published?
- CVE-2006-6251 was published on 2006-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23182
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/311192
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21363
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4783
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30629
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2870
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2872
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:vuplayer:vuplayer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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