CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-2378: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jun 13 2006(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the ART Image Rendering component (jgdw400.dll) in Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and Sp2, Server 2003 SP1 and earlier, and Windows 98 and Me allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ART image that causes heap corruption.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.0.1
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp3
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp4
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1
Internet Explorer=6.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=enterprise_edition_64-bit-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=datacenter_edition_64-bit-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=standard
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=web
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=datacenter_edition_64-bit
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=enterprise_64-bit
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=standard_64-bit
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=enterprise_edition_64-bit
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=web-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=enterprise_edition-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=standard-sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=datacenter_edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=datacenter_edition-sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-2378?

    CVE-2006-2378 has a severity rating that indicates it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-2378?

    To fix CVE-2006-2378, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2006-2378?

    CVE-2006-2378 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP1, SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and earlier, and Windows 98 and Me.

  • What is the primary impact of CVE-2006-2378?

    The primary impact of CVE-2006-2378 is heap corruption due to buffer overflow, which can lead to remote code execution.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-2378?

    While applying patches is the best solution, limiting the use of affected software can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2006-2378.

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