Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the HrShellOpenWithMonikerDisplayName function in Microsoft Hyperlink Object Library (hlink.dll) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long hyperlink, as demonstrated using an Excel worksheet with a long link in Unicode, aka "Hyperlink COM Object Buffer Overflow Vulnerability." NOTE: this is a different issue than CVE-2006-3059.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Hyperlink Object Library | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2006/06/20/437826.aspx
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=115067840426070&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20748PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016339Patch
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/394444US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/26666
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438057/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438093/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438096/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438156/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438373/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442724/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18500Exploit
- http://www.tippingpoint.com/security/advisories/TSRT-06-10.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2431
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3086?
CVE-2006-3086 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the HrShellOpenWithMonikerDisplayName function in Microsoft Hyperlink Object Library (hlink.dll) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibl...
How severe is CVE-2006-3086?
CVE-2006-3086 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-3086?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Hyperlink Object Library.