CVE-2006-0187
First published: Thu Jan 12 2006(Updated: )
By design, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 automatically executes code in the Load event of a user-defined control (UserControl1_Load function), which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking the user into opening a malicious Visual Studio project file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Studio .NET | =2005 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0187?
CVE-2006-0187 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0187?
To fix CVE-2006-0187, users should avoid opening untrusted Visual Studio project files and apply any available security patches from Microsoft.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2006-0187?
CVE-2006-0187 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim's machine by tricking them into opening a malicious project file.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-0187?
CVE-2006-0187 affects users of Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2005 who open untrusted project files.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-0187?
A possible workaround for CVE-2006-0187 is to disable the automatic execution of code in user-defined control Load events within Visual Studio.
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