How severe is CVE-2006-6444?

CVE-2006-6444 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6444 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6444?

CVE-2006-6444 primarily affects Divx Divx 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-2006-6444?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-6444 published?

CVE-2006-6444 was published on 2006-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6444

CVE-2006-6444 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Divx Divx Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Divx Divx Player
Published: 2006-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Nostra DivX Player 2.1, 2.2.00.0, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an M3U file. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6444?: Stack-based buffer overflow in Nostra DivX Player 2.1, 2.2.00.0, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an M3U file. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-6444?: CVE-2006-6444 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6444 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6444?: CVE-2006-6444 primarily affects Divx Divx 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-2006-6444?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6444 published?: CVE-2006-6444 was published on 2006-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_player:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_player:2.2.00.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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