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CVE-2006-3086

UnknownEPSS 56.46%

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CVE-2006-3086 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the HrShellOpenWithMonikerDisplayName function in Microsoft Hyperlink Object Library (hlink.dll) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long hyperlink, as demonstrated using an Excel worksheet with a long link in Unicode, aka "Hyperlink COM Object Buffer Overflow Vulnerability." NOTE: this is a different issue than CVE-2006-3059.. EPSS estimates a 56.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the HrShellOpenWithMonikerDisplayName function in Microsoft Hyperlink Object Library (hlink.dll) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long hyperlink, as demonstrated using an Excel worksheet with a long link in Unicode, aka "Hyperlink COM Object Buffer Overflow Vulnerability." NOTE: this is a different issue than CVE-2006-3059.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
56.46%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftHyperlink Object LibraryAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3086?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the HrShellOpenWithMonikerDisplayName function in Microsoft Hyperlink Object Library (hlink.dll) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long hyperlink, as demonstrated using an Excel worksheet with a long link in Unicode, aka "Hyperlink COM Object Buffer Overflow Vulnerability." NOTE: this is a different issue than CVE-2006-3059.
How severe is CVE-2006-3086?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3086 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 56.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3086?
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Source: NVD / NIST