What is the severity of CVE-2006-0766?

CVE-2006-0766 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow user-assisted remote attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0766?

To fix CVE-2006-0766, ensure that your ICQ software is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of ICQ are affected by CVE-2006-0766?

CVE-2006-0766 affects ICQ versions 2003a, 2003b, and Lite versions 4.0 and 4.1.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2006-0766?

CVE-2006-0766 is associated with user-assisted remote attacks that exploit file extension manipulation.

What impact does CVE-2006-0766 have on users?

The impact of CVE-2006-0766 can lead to users unintentionally executing malicious files that seem safe.

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CVE-2006-0766

medium

5.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

18/2/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-0766

First published: Sat Feb 18 2006(Updated: )

ICQ Inc. (formerly Mirabilis) ICQ 2003a, 2003b, Lite 4.0, Lite 4.1, and possibly other Windows versions allows user-assisted remote attackers to hide malicious file extensions and bypass Windows security warnings via a filename that ends in an assumed-safe extension such as JPG, and possibly containing other modified properties such as company name, icon, and description, which could trick a user into executing arbitrary programs.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
CenterICQ	=2003b
CenterICQ	=2003a
Miranda IM	=4.0
Miranda IM	=4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0766?
CVE-2006-0766 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow user-assisted remote attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0766?
To fix CVE-2006-0766, ensure that your ICQ software is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of ICQ are affected by CVE-2006-0766?
CVE-2006-0766 affects ICQ versions 2003a, 2003b, and Lite versions 4.0 and 4.1.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2006-0766?
CVE-2006-0766 is associated with user-assisted remote attacks that exploit file extension manipulation.
What impact does CVE-2006-0766 have on users?
The impact of CVE-2006-0766 can lead to users unintentionally executing malicious files that seem safe.

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