ID:1683 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Microsoft XML Core Services - CVE-2006-5745

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1683 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Microsoft XML Core Services - CVE-2006-5745

ID:1683 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Microsoft XML Core Services - CVE-2006-5745

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU1208
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2006-5745
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft XML Core Services

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The 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.


Remediation

Install 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)