CVE-2006-3086 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Microsoft Hyperlink Object Library triggered by long hyperlinks.
- 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-2006-3086?
CVE-2006-3086 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jun 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the HrShellOpenWithMonikerDisplayName function in Microsoft Hyperlink Object Library (hlink.dll) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long hyperlink, as demonstrated using an Excel worksheet with a long link in Unicode, aka "Hyperlink COM Object Buffer Overflow Vulnerability." NOTE: this is a different issue than CVE-2006-3059.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3086?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Hyperlink Object Library.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3086?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3086 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-3086 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-3086 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-43vm-vj9c-qch2.