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CVE-2006-4555: Buffer overflow in the Retro64 / Miniclip CR64Loader ActiveX control allows remote attackers to execute arbitr

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2006-4555 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cr64loader activex control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the Retro64 / Miniclip CR64Loader ActiveX control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving an HTML document that references the CLSID of the control.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance4.4% (top 9%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2006-09-06
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: retro64

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

retro64 cr64loader activex control MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy cr64loader-activex-control || rpm -q cr64loader-activex-control || cr64loader-activex-control --version
No fixed or unaffected release known
Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.
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-2006-4555?

cr64loader activex control: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4555 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4555 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-2006-4555 affect?

CVE-2006-4555 affects cr64loader activex control. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in the Retro64 / Miniclip CR64Loader ActiveX control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving an HTML document that references the CLSID of the control.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4555?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

References

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