#VU1220 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2006-3730

Vulnerability identifier: #VU1220

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2006-3730

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of input parameters passed to vulnerable setSlice() method in WebViewFolderIcon ActiveX control (Web View). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.

Mitigation
Vendor has issued the following updates to address this vulnerability:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 — Download the update

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 and 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: XP, 2000

Windows Server: 2003

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External links
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16564/
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms06-057

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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.