Vulnerability Description
The XMLHTTP ActiveX control in Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 and XML Core Services 3.0 through 6.0 does not properly handle HTTP server-side redirects, which allows remote user-assisted attackers to access content from other domains.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Xml Core Services | 3.0 |
| Microsoft | Xml Parser | 2.6 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22333
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017033
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/547212US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/29425
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449179/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20339
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3980
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-06
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22333
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017033
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/547212US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/29425
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449179/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20339
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4685?
CVE-2006-4685 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). The XMLHTTP ActiveX control in Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 and XML Core Services 3.0 through 6.0 does not properly handle HTTP server-side redirects, which allows remote user-assisted attackers to access...
How severe is CVE-2006-4685?
CVE-2006-4685 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4685?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Xml Core Services, Microsoft Xml Parser.