Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft HTML Help Workshop 4.74.8702.0, and possibly earlier versions, and as included in the Microsoft HTML Help 1.4 SDK, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .hhp file with a long Contents file field.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Html Help | 1.4 |
| Microsoft | Html Help Workshop | 4.74.8702.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18740Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015585
- http://users.pandora.be/bratax/advisories/b008.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/124460US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/22941
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0446
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24481
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18740Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015585
- http://users.pandora.be/bratax/advisories/b008.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/124460US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/22941
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0446
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24481
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0564?
CVE-2006-0564 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft HTML Help Workshop 4.74.8702.0, and possibly earlier versions, and as included in the Microsoft HTML Help 1.4 SDK, allows context-dependent attackers to execut...
How severe is CVE-2006-0564?
CVE-2006-0564 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0564?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Html Help, Microsoft Html Help Workshop.