CVE-2006-2297

CVE-2006-2297 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Infotech Storage System Library with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Infotech Storage System Library (itss.dll) allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CHM / ITS file that triggers the overflow while decompiling.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2297?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Infotech Storage System Library (itss.dll) allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CHM / ITS file that triggers the overflow while decompiling.
How severe is CVE-2006-2297?
CVE-2006-2297 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2297 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2297?
CVE-2006-2297 affects Microsoft Infotech Storage System Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2297?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2297 published?
CVE-2006-2297 was published on 2006-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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