CVE-2006-6396
CVE-2006-6396 is a high-severity vulnerability in Blazevideo Hdtv Player 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Blazevideo Hdtv Player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in BlazeVideo HDTV Player 2.1, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a PLF playlist, a different product than CVE-2006-6199. NOTE: it was later reported that 3.5 is also affected.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-6396?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in BlazeVideo HDTV Player 2.1, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a PLF playlist, a different product than CVE-2006-6199. NOTE: it was later reported that 3.5 is also affected.
- How severe is CVE-2006-6396?
- CVE-2006-6396 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-6396 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-6396?
- CVE-2006-6396 primarily affects Blazevideo Hdtv Player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-6396?
- 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-2006-6396 published?
- CVE-2006-6396 was published on 2006-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23192
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21399
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30442
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2880
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:blazevideo:hdtv_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:blazevideo:hdtv_player:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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