How severe is CVE-2006-6602?

CVE-2006-6602 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6602 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6602?

CVE-2006-6602 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Explorer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6602?

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

When was CVE-2006-6602 published?

CVE-2006-6602 was published on 2006-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6602

CVE-2006-6602 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Explorer
Published: 2006-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

explorer.exe in Windows Explorer 6.00.2900.2180 in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted WMV file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6602?: explorer.exe in Windows Explorer 6.00.2900.2180 in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted WMV file.
How severe is CVE-2006-6602?: CVE-2006-6602 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6602 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6602?: CVE-2006-6602 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Explorer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6602?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6602 published?: CVE-2006-6602 was published on 2006-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_explorer:6.00.2900.2180:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:tablet_pc:*:*:*:*:*

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