CVE-2008-5823: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5823: An ActiveX control in prtstb06.dll in Microsoft Money 2006, when used with WScript in Windows Script Host (...

An ActiveX control in prtstb06.dll in Microsoft Money 2006, when used with WScript in Windows Script Host (WSH) on Windows Vista, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (access violation and application crash) via a zero value for the Startup property.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a crash condition in a Microsoft Money 2006 ActiveX component. When used with Windows Script Host on Windows Vista, a remote attacker could trigger an application crash. The public data indicates denial of service only, not data theft or code execution. Exposure appears limited to legacy Windows Vista systems with Microsoft Money 2006 and the prtstb06.dll ActiveX control present, especially where Windows Script Host can invoke it. Low priority for most modern environments, but confirm legacy exposure. Treat affected systems as unsupported technology risk rather than an emergency patch event. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or Microsoft legacy guidance for any available advisory or replacement direction.; Inventory and retire unsupported Microsoft Money 2006 installations where possible.; Restrict unnecessary Windows Script Host use on exposed or high-risk legacy endpoints..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 2, 2009, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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ms-money-prtstb06-dos(47756)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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