CVE-2006-0544
First published: Sat Feb 04 2006(Updated: )
urlmon.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 beta 2 (aka 7.0.5296.0) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a BGSOUND element with its SRC attribute set to "file://" followed by a large number of "-" (dash of hyphen) characters.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =7.0-beta_2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0544?
CVE-2006-0544 has a vulnerability severity rating that indicates a possibility of causing a denial of service and execution of arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0544?
To mitigate CVE-2006-0544, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Microsoft Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2006-0544?
CVE-2006-0544 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 beta 2, specifically version 7.0-beta_2.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-0544 involve?
CVE-2006-0544 involves a remote denial of service attack that can lead to an application crash in Internet Explorer.
Can CVE-2006-0544 allow execution of arbitrary code?
Yes, CVE-2006-0544 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted BGSOUND element.
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