CVE-2006-0003: Medium severity Microsoft Data Access Components vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2006
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the RDS.Dataspace ActiveX control, which is contained in ActiveX Data Objects (ADO) and distributed in Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.7 and 2.8, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft Data Access Components=2.8-sp1
Microsoft Data Access Components=2.8-sp2
Microsoft Data Access Components=2.8
Microsoft Data Access Components=2.7-sp1
Microsoft Data Access Components=2.7
Microsoft Data Access Components=2.5-sp3

Event History

Apr 12, 2006
CVE Published
12:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0003?

CVE-2006-0003 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-0003?

To mitigate CVE-2006-0003, update Microsoft Data Access Components to the latest available versions.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2006-0003?

CVE-2006-0003 affects Microsoft Data Access Components versions 2.5 SP3, 2.7, 2.7 SP1, 2.8, 2.8 SP1, and 2.8 SP2.

4

Can CVE-2006-0003 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-0003 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

What are some preventative measures against CVE-2006-0003?

Preventative measures include disabling ActiveX controls when not needed and ensuring all components are kept up to date.

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