CVE-2006-5745: High severity Microsoft XML Core Services vulnerability

Published Nov 6, 2006
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the setRequestHeader method in the XMLHTTP (XML HTTP) ActiveX Control 4.0 in Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 on Windows, when accessed by Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments that lead to memory corruption, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4685. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft XML Core Services=4.0

Event History

Nov 6, 2006
CVE Published
06:07 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5745?

CVE-2006-5745 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-5745?

To resolve CVE-2006-5745, apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft for XML Core Services 4.0.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-5745?

CVE-2006-5745 affects users running Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 when accessed via Internet Explorer.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5745?

CVE-2006-5745 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to memory corruption.

5

What software versions are vulnerable to CVE-2006-5745?

The vulnerable version is Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0.

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