CVE-2006-4071
First published: Thu Aug 10 2006(Updated: )
Sign extension vulnerability in the createBrushIndirect function in the GDI library (gdi32.dll) in Microsoft Windows XP, Server 2003, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted WMF file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-August/048530.html
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-August/048547.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21377
- http://determina.blogspot.com/2007/01/whats-wrong-with-wmf.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21992
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19365
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1353
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3180
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28281
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3111
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456585/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442426/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442420/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4071?
CVE-2006-4071 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4071?
To mitigate CVE-2006-4071, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2006-4071?
CVE-2006-4071 affects Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, including specific service pack versions.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2006-4071?
CVE-2006-4071 can be exploited through specially crafted WMF files that lead to application crashes.
Is CVE-2006-4071 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2006-4071 requires user interaction to exploit, making remote exploitation unlikely.
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