Risk | Critical |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2006-5745 |
CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft XML Core Services Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU1208
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-2006-5745
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 an error in XMLHTTP ActiveX control within Microsoft XML Core Services. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted web page 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 patches from vendor's website:
Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 when installed on Windows (all versions) – Download the update (KB927978)
Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0 when installed on Windows (all versions) – Download the update (KB927977)
Microsoft XML Core Services: 4.0 - 6.0
External linkshttp://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/927892
http://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms06-071
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.