CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-3086

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in the HrShellOpenWithMonikerDisplayName function in Microsoft Hyperlink Object Library (hlink.dll). A remote attacker can 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.

Risk Assessment

The organization is exposed to attacks leading to denial of service (crash) or system compromise through arbitrary code execution, potentially resulting in loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Recommendation

Immediately apply Microsoft security updates for the hlink.dll library and avoid opening untrusted documents containing hyperlinks, especially Excel worksheets.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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