Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Hyperlink Object Library (hlink.dll), possibly a buffer overflow, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted hyperlinks that are not properly handled when hlink.dll "uses a file containing a malformed function," aka "Hyperlink Object Function Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Hyperlink Object Library | All versions |
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016659
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/683612PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19405
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-220A.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-05
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016659
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/683612PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19405
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-220A.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-05
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3438?
CVE-2006-3438 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Hyperlink Object Library (hlink.dll), possibly a buffer overflow, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted hyperlinks that are not pr...
How severe is CVE-2006-3438?
CVE-2006-3438 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-2006-3438?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Hyperlink Object Library.