CVE-2006-3438

Name: CVE-2006-3438
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-08-09T00:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.79%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-3438 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Hyperlink Object Library (hlink.dll), possibly a buffer overflow, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted hyperlinks that are not properly handled when hlink.dll "uses a file containing a malformed function," aka "Hyperlink Object Function Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 11.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Hyperlink Object Library (hlink.dll), possibly a buffer overflow, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted hyperlinks that are not properly handled when hlink.dll "uses a file containing a malformed function," aka "Hyperlink Object Function Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.79%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Hyperlink Object Library	All versions

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1016659
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/683612Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19405
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-220A.htmlPatch, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-050
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A115
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016659
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/683612Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19405
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-220A.htmlPatch, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-050
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A115

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3438?

How severe is CVE-2006-3438?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3438 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3438?

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