CVE-2006-4704
First published: Wed Nov 01 2006(Updated: )
Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the WMI Object Broker (WMIScriptUtils.WMIObjectBroker2) ActiveX control (WmiScriptUtils.dll) in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 allows remote attackers to bypass Internet zone restrictions and execute arbitrary code by instantiating dangerous objects, aka "WMI Object Broker Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Studio .NET | =2005 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/927709.mspx
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20843
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22603
- http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2006/11/01/microsoft-security-advisory-927709-posted.aspx
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/854856
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017142
- http://research.eeye.com/html/alerts/zeroday/20061031.html
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-047.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/data/vulnerabilities/exploits/0day_ie.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20797
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-346A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4282
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29915
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A288
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-073
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454969/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454201/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4704?
CVE-2006-4704 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4704?
To fix CVE-2006-4704, update Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 to the latest security patch provided by Microsoft.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-4704?
CVE-2006-4704 is classified as a cross-zone scripting vulnerability.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2006-4704?
CVE-2006-4704 specifically affects Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2005.
What can be the impact of exploiting CVE-2006-4704?
Exploiting CVE-2006-4704 could allow attackers to bypass Internet zone restrictions and execute arbitrary code.
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