CVE-2006-4627

CVE-2006-4627 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft System Information Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

System Information ActiveX control (msinfo.dll), when accessed via Microsoft Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a SaveFile function with a long (1) computer and possibly (2) filename and (3) category argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4627?
System Information ActiveX control (msinfo.dll), when accessed via Microsoft Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a SaveFile function with a long (1) computer and possibly (2) filename and (3) category argument.
How severe is CVE-2006-4627?
CVE-2006-4627 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4627 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4627?
CVE-2006-4627 affects Microsoft System Information Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4627?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4627 published?
CVE-2006-4627 was published on 2006-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)