Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2006-4868 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU1206
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 8.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2006-4868
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of input data in Vector Markup Language (VML) implementation (VGX.dll) in Microsoft Windows. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted web page or HTML file and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.
MitigationInstall updated from vendor's website:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4:
Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 on Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 — Download the update
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 — Download the update
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 — Download the update
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition — Download the update
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 — Download the update
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems — Download the update
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition — Download the update
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 2000 - XP
Windows Server: 2003
External linkshttp://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/925568
http://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms06-055
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.
