CVE-2006-4046: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Open Cubic Player 2.6.0pre6 and earlier for Windows, and 0.1.10_rc5 a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4046?

open cubic player: upgrade to newer than 2.60_pre6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4046 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4046 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-4046 affect?

CVE-2006-4046 affects open cubic player. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Open Cubic Player 2.6.0pre6 and earlier for Windows, and 0.1.10_rc5 and earlier on Linux/BSD, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a large .S3M file handled by the mpLoadS3M funct

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-4046?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4046 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting open cubic player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Open Cubic Player 2.6.0pre6 and earlier for Windows, and 0.1.10_rc5 and earlier on Linux/BSD, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a large .S3M file handled by the mpLoadS3M function, (2) a crafted .IT file handled by the itplayerclass::module::load function, (3) a crafted .ULT file handled by the mpLoadULT function, or (4) a crafted .AMS file handled by the mpLoadAMS function.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	15.6% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: open cubic player

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-08-09 23:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: <= 0.1.10_rc5 · <= 2.60_pre6

Fixed in: newer than 2.60_pre6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy open-cubic-player || rpm -q open-cubic-player || open-cubic-player --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.60_pre6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade open-cubic-player

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade open-cubic-player

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Open Cubic Player 2.6.0pre6/0.1.10_rc5 - Multiple Local Buffer Overflows

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-4046?

open cubic player: upgrade to newer than 2.60_pre6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4046 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4046 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-4046 affect?

CVE-2006-4046 affects open cubic player. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Open Cubic Player 2.6.0pre6 and earlier for Windows, and 0.1.10_rc5 and earlier on Linux/BSD, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a large .S3M file handled by the mpLoadS3M funct

How urgent is CVE-2006-4046?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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