CVE-2006-2297 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft's Infotech Storage System Library (itss.dll), affecting products that utilize this component. This vulnerability allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious CHM or ITS file that triggers the overflow during decompression. With a CVSS score of 4.0, it has a network attack vector and high attack complexity, potentially leading to partial confidentiality and integrity compromise. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:infotech_storage_system_library:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
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