CVE-2006-0012
First published: Wed Apr 12 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Windows Explorer in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via attack vectors involving COM objects and "crafted files and directories," aka the "Windows Shell Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =web | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =enterprise | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =enterprise_64-bit | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =standard_64-bit | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =datacenter_64-bit-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 98SE | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =enterprise_64-bit-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =web-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =standard-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Me | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =enterprise-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =standard | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 98 | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-101A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17464
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19606
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/641460
- http://www.osvdb.org/24516
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015897
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1320
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25554
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1764
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1743
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1679
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1448
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1191
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-015
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0012?
CVE-2006-0012 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0012?
To fix CVE-2006-0012, ensure that all affected Microsoft Windows versions are updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2006-0012?
CVE-2006-0012 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 SP1.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-0012?
CVE-2006-0012 can be exploited through specially crafted files and directories that manipulate COM objects.
Is CVE-2006-0012 still a risk for users today?
While the vulnerability mainly affects outdated systems, any unpatched systems could still be at risk from exploitation of CVE-2006-0012.
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