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CVE-2006-4131

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in ArcSoft MMS Composer 1.5.5.6, and possibly earlier, and 2.0.0.13, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary…

Published Aug 14, 2006arcsoftEPSS 8.89%

Overview

CVE-2006-4131 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting arcsoft mms_composer. It was published on August 14, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in ArcSoft MMS Composer 1.5.5.6, and possibly earlier, and 2.0.0.13, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via crafted MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) messages that trigger the overflows in the (1) M-Notification.ind, (2) M-Retrieve.conf (Header and Body), or (3) SMIL parsers.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from arcsoft. Update mms_composer 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
arcsoftmms_composer0Affected

References

Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-August/048614.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/21426Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1387Refwww.arcsoft.com/support/downloads/download_patches/mms.aspRefwww.mulliner.org/pocketpc/CollinMulliner_defcon14_pocketpcphones.pdfRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442841/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/19451Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3261Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28342Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2156

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4131?

CVE-2006-4131 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting arcsoft mms_composer. It was published on August 14, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-4131?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-4131?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from arcsoft. Update mms_composer 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-2006-4131?

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