CVE-2006-4692: Code Injection
First published: Tue Oct 10 2006(Updated: )
Argument injection vulnerability in the Windows Object Packager (packager.exe) in Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and SP2 and Server 2003 SP1 and earlier allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted file with a "/" (slash) character in the filename of the Command Line property, followed by a valid file extension, which causes the command before the slash to be executed, aka "Object Packager Dialogue Spoofing Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-54/advisory/
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/703936
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20318
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017037
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20717
- http://www.osvdb.org/29424
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3984
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A496
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-065
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449179/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448696/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448273/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4692?
CVE-2006-4692 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4692?
The recommended fix for CVE-2006-4692 is to apply available security updates for affected versions of Microsoft Windows or upgrade to newer versions.
Which versions of Microsoft Windows are affected by CVE-2006-4692?
CVE-2006-4692 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP1, SP2 and Windows Server 2003 SP1 and earlier.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2006-4692?
CVE-2006-4692 is associated with remote user-assisted command execution attacks through crafted files.
What is an argument injection vulnerability as seen in CVE-2006-4692?
An argument injection vulnerability like CVE-2006-4692 allows attackers to manipulate command line arguments to execute unauthorized commands on the system.
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