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CVE-2006-0012

UnknownEPSS 24.07%

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CVE-2006-0012 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Windows Explorer in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via attack vectors involving COM objects and "crafted files and directories," aka the "Windows Shell Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 24.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Windows Explorer in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via attack vectors involving COM objects and "crafted files and directories," aka the "Windows Shell Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
24.07%

97.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versions—
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 98All versionsGold
MicrosoftWindows 98seAll versions—
MicrosoftWindows MeAll versions—
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versions—

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0012?
Unspecified vulnerability in Windows Explorer in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via attack vectors involving COM objects and "crafted files and directories," aka the "Windows Shell Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2006-0012?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0012 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 24.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0012?
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