Vulnerability Description
By design, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 automatically executes code in the Load event of a user-defined control (UserControl1_Load function), which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking the user into opening a malicious Visual Studio project file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Visual Studio .Net | 2005 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18409Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421943/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16225Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0151
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24116
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18409Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421943/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16225Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0151
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24116
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0187?
CVE-2006-0187 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). By design, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 automatically executes code in the Load event of a user-defined control (UserControl1_Load function), which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary ...
How severe is CVE-2006-0187?
CVE-2006-0187 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-2006-0187?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Visual Studio .Net.