Remote Access Vulnerability in Microsoft XML Parser and XML Core Services
CVE-2006-4685

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Xml Core Services
Xml Parser
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 October 2006

What is CVE-2006-4685?

The XMLHTTP ActiveX control in Microsoft XML Parser 2.6 and XML Core Services versions 3.0 through 6.0 fails to properly manage HTTP server-side redirects. This oversight allows attackers, given user assistance, to gain access to content from other domains, potentially compromising sensitive information and resources.

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/22333
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/547212
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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EPSS Score

55% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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