Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Windows Explorer in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via attack vectors involving COM objects and "crafted files and directories," aka the "Windows Shell Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | datacenter_64-bit |
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 98Se | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Me | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19606PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015897
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/641460Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/24516
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17464
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-101A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1320
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-01
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25554
- 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/19606PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0012?
CVE-2006-0012 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Unspecified vulnerability in Windows Explorer in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via attack vectors involving COM obje...
How severe is CVE-2006-0012?
CVE-2006-0012 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0012?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98Se, Microsoft Windows Me.