CVE-2006-3973

Description

My Firewall Plus 5.0 Build 1119 does not verify if explorer.exe is running before launching iexplore.exe from the "Test Your Firewall" feature, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452233/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://secunia.com/advisories/21142	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21228	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30476	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4635	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017267	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-59/advisory	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3973?: CVE-2006-3973 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-3973?: To fix CVE-2006-3973, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-3973 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-3973 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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