CVE-2006-4697
First published: Tue Feb 13 2007(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 uses certain COM objects from Imjpcksid.dll as ActiveX controls, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2006-4193.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.01-sp4 | |
| microsoft ie | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Internet Explorer | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/753924
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22486
- http://www.osvdb.org/31891
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24156
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-044A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0584
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1120
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-016
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4697?
CVE-2006-4697 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4697?
To mitigate CVE-2006-4697, it is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest supported version and apply all relevant security patches.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-4697?
CVE-2006-4697 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 6, and 7.
Can CVE-2006-4697 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-4697 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Is Windows XP affected by CVE-2006-4697?
Yes, Windows XP is vulnerable to CVE-2006-4697 if it is running an affected version of Internet Explorer.
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