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CVE-2006-4066

2.6 · LOW

The Graphical Device Interface Plus library (gdiplus.dll) in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via certain images that tri…

Published Aug 10, 2006microsoftEPSS 6.37%

Overview

CVE-2006-4066 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_xp. It was published on August 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Graphical Device Interface Plus library (gdiplus.dll) in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via certain images that trigger a divide-by-zero error, as demonstrated by a (1) .ico file, (2) .png file that crashes MSN Messenger, and (3) .jpg file that crashes Internet Explorer. NOTE: another researcher has not been able to reproduce this issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_xp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441548/100/100/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441723/100/100/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441875/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/19221Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/19301Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3114Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28183Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441548/100/100/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441723/100/100/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441875/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4066?

CVE-2006-4066 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_xp. It was published on August 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-4066?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-4066?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_xp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-4066?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-4066 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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