CVE-2006-0012
5.1CVSSMEDIUM
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Windows Explorer in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via attack vectors involving COM objects and "crafted files and directories," aka the "Windows Shell Vulnerability."
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:HAccess ComplexityHigh
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://secunia.com/advisories/19606
secunia.com
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015897
securitytracker.com
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/641460
kb.cert.org
and 11 more references View all →
Timeline
Published
Apr 12, 2006
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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