SB2006110302 - Remote code execution in Microsoft XML Core Services

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2006-5745)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in XMLHTTP ActiveX control within Microsoft XML Core Services. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted web page and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/927892
• https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms06-071