Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2006-0187

5.1 · MEDIUM

By design, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 automatically executes code in the Load event of a user-defined control (UserControl1_Load function), which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitra…

Published Jan 12, 2006microsoftEPSS 19.09%

Overview

CVE-2006-0187 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft visual_studio_.net. It was published on January 12, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

By design, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 automatically executes code in the Load event of a user-defined control (UserControl1_Load function), which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking the user into opening a malicious Visual Studio project file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update visual_studio_.net to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/18409Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421943/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16225Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0151Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24116Refsecunia.com/advisories/18409Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421943/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16225Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0151Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24116

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0187?

CVE-2006-0187 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft visual_studio_.net. It was published on January 12, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-0187?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0187?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update visual_studio_.net to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-0187?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-0187 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

Related MEDIUM CVEs from 2006

View all
Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999