CVE-2006-2386
CVE-2006-2386 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Express with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 29% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Outlook Express
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Express 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted contact record in a Windows Address Book (WAB) file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-2386?
- Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Express 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted contact record in a Windows Address Book (WAB) file.
- How severe is CVE-2006-2386?
- CVE-2006-2386 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-2386 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-2386?
- CVE-2006-2386 primarily affects Microsoft Outlook Express. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-2386?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-2386 published?
- CVE-2006-2386 was published on 2006-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23311
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017369
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454969/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21501
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-346A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4969
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-076
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29227
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1055
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook_express:5.5:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook_express:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook_express:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook_express:6.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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