CVE-2006-3086

Critical

Description

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.

SeverityCritical

CVSS9.3

Exploit probability—

Product

Microsoft Hyperlink Object Library

PublishedJun 19, 2006

First seenJun 19, 2006

How to fix

Vendor advisories

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-050

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft hyperlink_object_library	No range specified	—

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