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CVE-2006-0564

UnknownEPSS 71.46%

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CVE-2006-0564 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft HTML Help Workshop 4.74.8702.0, and possibly earlier versions, and as included in the Microsoft HTML Help 1.4 SDK, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .hhp file with a long Contents file field.. EPSS estimates a 71.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft HTML Help Workshop 4.74.8702.0, and possibly earlier versions, and as included in the Microsoft HTML Help 1.4 SDK, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .hhp file with a long Contents file field.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
71.46%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftHtml Help1.4
MicrosoftHtml Help Workshop4.74.8702.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0564?
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft HTML Help Workshop 4.74.8702.0, and possibly earlier versions, and as included in the Microsoft HTML Help 1.4 SDK, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .hhp file with a long Contents file field.
How severe is CVE-2006-0564?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0564 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 71.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0564?
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Source: NVD / NIST