CVE-2006-4702

N/A Unknown

Published: December 13, 2006 Modified: April 23, 2026

Description

Buffer overflow in the Windows Media Format Runtime in Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 6.4 and Windows XP SP2, Server 2003, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Advanced Systems Format (ASF) file.

AI Explanation

Get an AI-powered plain-language explanation of this vulnerability and remediation steps.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://securitytracker.com/id?1017372

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-274.htm

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454969/100/200/threaded

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21505

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-346A.html

Source: secure@microsoft.com

US Government Resource

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-078

Source: secure@microsoft.com

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A536

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://securitytracker.com/id?1017372