CVE-2006-2273 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the Verisign i-Nav ActiveX control by exploiting its failure to verify Cabinet files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-2273?
CVE-2006-2273 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 May 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The InstallProduct routine in the Verisign VUpdater.Install (aka i-Nav) ActiveX control does not verify Microsoft Cabinet (.CAB) files, which allows remote attackers to run an arbitrary executable file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2273?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Verisign I-Nav.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2273?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2273 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2006-2273 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2273 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mcv2-g2mj-m8p5.