Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll), as used by Windows Live OneCare, Antigen, Defender, and Forefront Security, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Antigen | All versions |
| Microsoft | Forefront Security | All versions |
| Microsoft | Malware Protection Engine | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Defender | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Live Onecare | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24146
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/511577US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/31888
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22479
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017636
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-044A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0579
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-01
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24146
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/511577US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/31888
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22479
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017636
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-044A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0579
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5270?
CVE-2006-5270 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Integer overflow in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll), as used by Windows Live OneCare, Antigen, Defender, and Forefront Security, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute...
How severe is CVE-2006-5270?
CVE-2006-5270 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-2006-5270?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Antigen, Microsoft Forefront Security, Microsoft Malware Protection Engine, Microsoft Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows Live Onecare.