medium
5.4
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-3351: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jul 06 2006(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) on Windows XP and 2003 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (repeated crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a .url file with an InternetShortcut tag containing a long URL and a large number of "file:" specifiers.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=enterprise_edition_64-bit-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=64-bit
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=datacenter_edition_64-bit-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=itanium
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=web-sp1_beta_1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=datacenter_edition-sp1_beta_1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=standard
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=web
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=enterprise
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=ibm_oem_version-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=datacenter_edition_64-bit
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=enterprise_64-bit
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=enterprise-sp1_beta_1
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=standard_64-bit
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=datacenter_64-bit-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=enterprise_edition_64-bit
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=datacenter_edition_64-bit-sp1_beta_1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=datacenter_64-bit-sp1_beta_1
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=standard-sp1_beta_1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=enterprise_64-bit-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=3.1.0.3270
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=r2-sp1_beta_1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=web-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=ibm_oem_version
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=enterprise_edition-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=standard-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=enterprise-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=enterprise_edition_64-bit-sp1_beta_1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=standard
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=enterprise_edition-sp1_beta_1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=enterprise_64-bit-sp1_beta_1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=datacenter_edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=datacenter_edition-sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=gold

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-3351?

    CVE-2006-3351 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-3351?

    To fix CVE-2006-3351, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2006-3351?

    CVE-2006-3351 affects Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, including various editions and service packs.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2006-3351?

    CVE-2006-3351 is associated with user-assisted attacks that exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability when opening specially crafted .url files.

  • Can CVE-2006-3351 lead to remote code execution?

    Yes, CVE-2006-3351 can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, making it a serious risk.

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