First published: Tue Oct 10 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) processing in Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 and XML Core Services 3.0 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Web page.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft XML Core Services | =3.0 | |
Microsoft XML Core Services | =4.0 | |
Microsoft XML Core Services | =6.0 | |
MSXML SP3 Parser | =2.6 |
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CVE-2006-4686 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2006-4686, ensure that you update Microsoft XML Parser and XML Core Services to the latest versions.
CVE-2006-4686 affects Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 and Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0, 4.0, and 6.0.
Exploitation of CVE-2006-4686 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.
A temporary workaround for CVE-2006-4686 includes disabling the use of XML parsing features in applications until a fix is applied.