CVE-2006-0106: gdi/driver.c and gdi/printdrv.c in Wine 20050930, and other versions, implement the SETABORTPROC GDI Escape...

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This flaw is in Wine's handling of Windows Metafile files. A malicious WMF could cause arbitrary code execution when processed by affected Wine code. The available CVE record does not provide CVSS, complete affected versions, or current exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely on systems with Wine installed and configured to open or render Windows Metafile content. Asset certainty is limited because the CVE bundle lists affected vendor/product/version fields as n/a. Prioritize remediation where Wine is deployed on user workstations or systems receiving untrusted files. Business urgency is lower for environments without Wine or WMF exposure, but arbitrary code execution warrants prompt validation. Mitigation focus: Check Wine and Linux distribution advisories for fixed package versions.; Update Wine packages from trusted vendor or distribution repositories.; Restrict Wine from automatically opening untrusted WMF files..

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Jun 29, 2026, 15:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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