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CVE-2006-4183

6.8 · MEDIUM

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft DirectX SDK (February 2006) and probably earlier, including 9.0c End User Runtimes, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafte…

Published Jul 18, 2007microsoftCWE-119EPSS 8.16%

Overview

CVE-2006-4183 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft directx_sdk. It was published on July 18, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft DirectX SDK (February 2006) and probably earlier, including 9.0c End User Runtimes, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Targa file with a run-length-encoding (RLE) compression that produces more data than expected when decoding.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update directx_sdk 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

Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=562Refsecunia.com/advisories/26131Refwww.reversemode.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=2&func=fileinfo&id=52Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/474058/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/24963Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1018420Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2577Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35492Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=562Refsecunia.com/advisories/26131

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4183?

CVE-2006-4183 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft directx_sdk. It was published on July 18, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-4183?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-4183?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update directx_sdk 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-2006-4183?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-4183 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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