Vulnerability Description
ICQ Inc. (formerly Mirabilis) ICQ 2003a, 2003b, Lite 4.0, Lite 4.1, and possibly other Windows versions allows user-assisted remote attackers to hide malicious file extensions and bypass Windows security warnings via a filename that ends in an assumed-safe extension such as JPG, and possibly containing other modified properties such as company name, icon, and description, which could trick a user into executing arbitrary programs.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mirabilis | Icq | 2003a |
| Mirabilis | Icq Lite | 4.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425078/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16655
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425078/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16655
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0766?
CVE-2006-0766 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). ICQ Inc. (formerly Mirabilis) ICQ 2003a, 2003b, Lite 4.0, Lite 4.1, and possibly other Windows versions allows user-assisted remote attackers to hide malicious file extensions and bypass Windows secur...
How severe is CVE-2006-0766?
CVE-2006-0766 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-2006-0766?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mirabilis Icq, Mirabilis Icq Lite.