CVE-2006-4686

UnknownEPSS 28.76%

Last modified

CVE-2006-4686 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) processing in Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 and XML Core Services 3.0 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Web page.. EPSS estimates a 28.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) processing in Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 and XML Core Services 3.0 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Web page.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
28.76%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftXml Core Services3.0
MicrosoftXml Core Services4.0
MicrosoftXml Core Services6.0
MicrosoftXml Parser2.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4686?
Buffer overflow in the Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) processing in Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 and XML Core Services 3.0 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Web page.
How severe is CVE-2006-4686?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4686 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 28.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4686?
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