CVE-2006-4692

Name: CVE-2006-4692
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-10-10T22:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 27.06%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4692 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Argument injection vulnerability in the Windows Object Packager (packager.exe) in Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and SP2 and Server 2003 SP1 and earlier allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted file with a "/" (slash) character in the filename of the Command Line property, followed by a valid file extension, which causes the command before the slash to be executed, aka "Object Packager Dialogue Spoofing Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 27.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Argument injection vulnerability in the Windows Object Packager (packager.exe) in Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and SP2 and Server 2003 SP1 and earlier allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted file with a "/" (slash) character in the filename of the Command Line property, followed by a valid file extension, which causes the command before the slash to be executed, aka "Object Packager Dialogue Spoofing Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

27.06%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-88

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows Server 2003	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Sp1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/20717Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-54/advisory/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017037Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/703936Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/29424Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448273/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448696/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449179/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20318Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3984Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-065Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A496Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/20717Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-54/advisory/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017037Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/703936Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/29424Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448273/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448696/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449179/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20318Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3984Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-065Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A496Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4692?

How severe is CVE-2006-4692?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4692 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 27.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4692?

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