CVE-2006-3762: The Touch Control ActiveX control 2.0.0.55 allows remote attackers to read and possibly execute arbitrary file

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3762 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting activex control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Touch Control ActiveX control 2.0.0.55 allows remote attackers to read and possibly execute arbitrary files via a "file///" URI in the sPath parameter to the Execute function.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: touch control

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-21 14:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

touch control activex control DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.0.55

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0.55

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy activex-control || rpm -q activex-control || activex-control --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0.55 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison activex-control sudo apt install activex-control=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0.55> sudo apt-mark hold activex-control

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list activex-control sudo dnf downgrade activex-control-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0.55> sudo dnf versionlock add activex-control

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-3762?

activex control: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-3762 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3762 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-3762 affect?

CVE-2006-3762 affects activex control. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Touch Control ActiveX control 2.0.0.55 allows remote attackers to read and possibly execute arbitrary files via a "file///" URI in the sPath parameter to the Execute function.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3762?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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