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CVE-2006-0008

UnknownEPSS 1.66%

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CVE-2006-0008 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ShellAbout API call in Korean Input Method Editor (IME) in Korean versions of Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2003 up to SP1, and Office 2003, allows local users to gain privileges by launching the "shell about dialog box" and clicking the "End-User License Agreement" link, which executes Notepad with the privileges of the program that displays the about box.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ShellAbout API call in Korean Input Method Editor (IME) in Korean versions of Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2003 up to SP1, and Office 2003, allows local users to gain privileges by launching the "shell about dialog box" and clicking the "End-User License Agreement" link, which executes Notepad with the privileges of the program that displays the about box.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.66%

73.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftOffice2003—
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverdatacenter_64-bitSp1
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverenterprise—
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverenterprise_64-bit—
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverr2—
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverstandard—
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverstandard_64-bit—
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverweb—
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versions—

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0008?
The ShellAbout API call in Korean Input Method Editor (IME) in Korean versions of Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2003 up to SP1, and Office 2003, allows local users to gain privileges by launching the "shell about dialog box" and clicking the "End-User License Agreement" link, which executes Notepad with the privileges of the program that displays the about box.
How severe is CVE-2006-0008?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0008 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0008?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST