Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2006-6251?

Affected: Vuplayer. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2006-6251 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2006-6251 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2006-6251?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2006-6251?

Fixed versions are available, including Vuplayer 2.44.

How urgently should CVE-2006-6251 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2006-6251

HighPublic exploit

Stack-based buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.44 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an M3U file, aka an "M3U UNC Name" attack.

Published Dec 4, 2006 · Updated Apr 22, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2006-6251 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Vuplayer.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Vuplayer 2.44.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.5

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

68%

Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.44 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an M3U file, aka an "M3U UNC Name" attack.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
VuplayerVuplayer	See advisory	2.44

Patched Releases

Vuplayer

2.44

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Dec 4, 2006
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026

References

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Stack-based buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.44 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an M3U file, aka an "M3U UNC Name" attack.
Affected: Vuplayer. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Vuplayer 2.44.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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