CVE-2006-2376: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 13, 2006
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Updated

Integer overflow in the PolyPolygon function in Graphics Rendering Engine on Microsoft Windows 98 and Me allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Windows Metafile (WMF) or EMF image with a sum of entries in the vertext counts array and number of polygons that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Windows 98SE
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows 98=gold

Remediation

Event History

Jun 13, 2006
CVE Published
06:02 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2376?

CVE-2006-2376 has been classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-2376?

Fixing CVE-2006-2376 involves patching affected systems, but due to the age of Windows 98 and Me, upgrades to newer operating systems are recommended.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2006-2376?

CVE-2006-2376 specifically affects Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows Me.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2006-2376 facilitate?

CVE-2006-2376 can facilitate remote code execution attacks via malicious Windows Metafile or EMF images.

5

Is CVE-2006-2376 still a concern today?

While CVE-2006-2376 primarily affects outdated systems, it remains a concern for legacy systems still in use.

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