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7.5

Microsoft XML Parser and XML Core Services can run malicious code

CVE-2006-4686 · published 20 years ago
Summary

The XML Parser 2.6 and XML Core Services versions 3.0 through 6.0 can be tricked by a specially crafted web page into running code that an attacker provides. This could let an attacker take control of the affected computer or steal data. Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft as soon as possible to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft xml_core_services 3.0
4.0
6.0
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_core_services:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft xml_parser 2.6
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_parser:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Buffer overflow in the Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) processing in Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 and XML Core Services 3.0 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrar...
Buffer overflow in the Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) processing in Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 and XML Core Services 3.0 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Web page.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
30% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published10 Oct 2006
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-4686 · NVD
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