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CVE-2006-4494

HighPublished

Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code by instantiating...

Published: Aug 31, 2006
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 8, 2006

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

22.1%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code by instantiating certain Visual Studio 6.0 ActiveX COM Objects in Internet Explorer, including (1) tcprops.dll, (2) fp30wec.dll, (3) mdt2db.dll, (4) mdt2qd.dll, and (5) vi30aut.dll.

Sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 - Visual Studio COM Object Instantiation Denial of ServiceExploit
XSec · windows · Aug 8, 2006

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