CVE-2006-4131: Multiple buffer overflows in ArcSoft MMS Composer 1.5.5.6, and possibly earlier, and 2.0.0.13, and possibly ea

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4131?

mms composer: upgrade to newer than 2.0.0.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4131 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4131 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-2006-4131 affect?

CVE-2006-4131 affects mms composer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in ArcSoft MMS Composer 1.5.5.6, and possibly earlier, and 2.0.0.13, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via crafted MMS (Multimedia Messaging

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-4131?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4131 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mms composer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in ArcSoft MMS Composer 1.5.5.6, and possibly earlier, and 2.0.0.13, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via crafted MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) messages that trigger the overflows in the (1) M-Notification.ind, (2) M-Retrieve.conf (Header and Body), or (3) SMIL parsers.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: 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	8.9% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: arcsoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-08-14 23:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

arcsoft mms composer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.5.5.6 · <= 2.0.0.13

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.0.13

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mms-composer || rpm -q mms-composer || mms-composer --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.0.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mms-composer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mms-composer

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: ArcSoft Mms Composer 1.5.5/2.0 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2006-4131?

mms composer: upgrade to newer than 2.0.0.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4131 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4131 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-2006-4131 affect?

CVE-2006-4131 affects mms composer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in ArcSoft MMS Composer 1.5.5.6, and possibly earlier, and 2.0.0.13, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via crafted MMS (Multimedia Messaging

How urgent is CVE-2006-4131?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-4132 MEDIUM 5.0 UPGRADE ArcSoft MMS Composer 1.5.5.6 and possibly earlier, and 2.0.0.13 and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers t

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