CVE-2006-6261

CVE-2006-6261 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Quinnware Quintessential Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Quintessential Player 4.50.1.82 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) M3u or (2) M3u-8 file; or a (3) crafted PLS file with a long value in the (a) NumberofEntries, (b) Length (aka Length1), (c) Filename (aka File1), (d) Title (aka Title1) field, or other unspecified fields.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6261?
Buffer overflow in Quintessential Player 4.50.1.82 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) M3u or (2) M3u-8 file; or a (3) crafted PLS file with a long value in the (a) NumberofEntries, (b) Length (aka Length1), (c) Filename (aka File1), (d) Title (aka Title1) field, or other unspecified fields.
How severe is CVE-2006-6261?
CVE-2006-6261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-6261 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6261?
CVE-2006-6261 affects Quinnware Quintessential Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6261?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-6261 published?
CVE-2006-6261 was published on 2006-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)