Vulnerability Description
The ShellAbout API call in Korean Input Method Editor (IME) in Korean versions of Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2003 up to SP1, and Office 2003, allows local users to gain privileges by launching the "shell about dialog box" and clicking the "End-User License Agreement" link, which executes Notepad with the privileges of the program that displays the about box.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2003 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | datacenter_64-bit |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18859PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015631Patch
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/739844Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.ryanstyle.com/alert/my/5/ms06_009_eng.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425141/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16643Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0578Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24492
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18859PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0008?
CVE-2006-0008 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The ShellAbout API call in Korean Input Method Editor (IME) in Korean versions of Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2003 up to SP1, and Office 2003, allows local users to gain privilege...
How severe is CVE-2006-0008?
CVE-2006-0008 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0008?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.