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CVE-2006-0564

7.5 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft HTML Help Workshop 4.74.8702.0, and possibly earlier versions, and as included in the Microsoft HTML Help 1.4 SDK, allows context-dependent attackers to exe…

Published Feb 6, 2006microsoftEPSS 71.70%

Overview

CVE-2006-0564 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft html_help. It was published on February 6, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft HTML Help Workshop 4.74.8702.0, and possibly earlier versions, and as included in the Microsoft HTML Help 1.4 SDK, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .hhp file with a long Contents file field.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update html_help 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

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/18740Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1015585Refusers.pandora.be/bratax/advisories/b008.htmlRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/124460Refwww.osvdb.org/22941Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0446Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24481Refsecunia.com/advisories/18740Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1015585Refusers.pandora.be/bratax/advisories/b008.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0564?

CVE-2006-0564 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft html_help. It was published on February 6, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-0564?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0564?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update html_help 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-2006-0564?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-0564 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.

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