CVE-2006-6601: Medium severity Windows Media Player vulnerability
Windows Media Player 10.00.00.4036 in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a .MID (MIDI) file with a malformed header chunk without any track chunks, possibly involving (1) number of tracks of (2) time division fields that are set to 0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6601?
CVE-2006-6601 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6601?
To mitigate CVE-2006-6601, users should update Windows Media Player to the latest version available.
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2006-6601?
CVE-2006-6601 vulnerabilities can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted MIDI files.
Which software is affected by CVE-2006-6601?
CVE-2006-6601 affects Windows Media Player version 10.00.00.4036 and Microsoft Windows XP SP2.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2006-6601?
Yes, user interaction is required for the exploit as the attacker must cause the victim to open the malicious MIDI file.