CVE-2006-2378: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 13, 2006
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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.

Affected Software

32 affected components
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp3
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise_edition_64-bit-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=datacenter_edition_64-bit-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=web
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=datacenter_edition_64-bit
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise_64-bit
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard_64-bit
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise_edition_64-bit
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=web-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise_edition-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard-sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=datacenter_edition
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=datacenter_edition-sp1

Event History

Jun 13, 2006
CVE Published
07:06 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

Contact

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