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CVE-2006-0585

First published: Wed Feb 08 2006(Updated: )

jscript.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a Shockwave Flash object that contains ActionScript code that calls VBScript, which in turn calls the Javascript document.write function, which triggers a null dereference.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Internet Explorer=5.01
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp3
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Internet Explorer=3.0.1
Internet Explorer=3.0.2
Internet Explorer=3.0
Internet Explorer=3.1
Internet Explorer=3.2
Internet Explorer=4.0
Internet Explorer=4.0.1
Internet Explorer=4.0.1-sp2
Internet Explorer=4.0.1-sp1
Internet Explorer=4.01
Internet Explorer=4.01-sp1
Internet Explorer=4.1
Internet Explorer=4.5
Internet Explorer=4.40.308
Internet Explorer=4.40.520
Internet Explorer=4.70.1155
Internet Explorer=4.70.1158
Internet Explorer=4.70.1215
Internet Explorer=4.70.1300
Internet Explorer=4.72.3612.1713
Internet Explorer=4.71.544
Internet Explorer=4.71.1008.3
Internet Explorer=4.71.1712.6
Internet Explorer=4.72.2106.8
Internet Explorer=4.72.3110.8
Internet Explorer=5.0
Internet Explorer=5.0.1
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp3
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp4
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.00.0518.10
Internet Explorer=5.00.0910.1309
Internet Explorer=5.00.2014.0216
Internet Explorer=5.00.2314.1003
Internet Explorer=5.00.2614.3500
Internet Explorer=5.00.2516.1900
Internet Explorer=5.00.2919.800
Internet Explorer=5.00.2919.3800
Internet Explorer=5.00.2919.6307
Internet Explorer=5.00.2920.0000
Internet Explorer=5.00.3103.1000
Internet Explorer=5.00.3105.0106
Internet Explorer=5.00.3314.2101
Internet Explorer=5.00.3315.1000
Internet Explorer=5.00.3502.1000
Internet Explorer=5.00.3700.1000
Internet Explorer<=6
Internet Explorer=5.50.3825.1300
Internet Explorer=5.50.4030.2400
Internet Explorer=5.50.4134.0100
Internet Explorer=5.50.4134.0600
Internet Explorer=5.50.4308.2900
Internet Explorer=5.50.4522.1800
Internet Explorer=5.50.4807.2300
Internet Explorer=5.5
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.1
Internet Explorer=5.2.3
Internet Explorer=5.5-preview
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-0585?

    CVE-2006-0585 has a severity rating that typically indicates a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-0585?

    To remediate CVE-2006-0585, users should upgrade to a patched version of Microsoft Internet Explorer or implement workarounds such as disabling ActiveX controls.

  • What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-0585?

    CVE-2006-0585 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer, specifically versions 3.0 to 6.0 SP1.

  • Can CVE-2006-0585 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2006-0585 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to trigger the vulnerability through specially crafted Shockwave Flash content.

  • What kind of impact does CVE-2006-0585 have on users?

    The impact of CVE-2006-0585 includes potential application crashes and denial of service, disrupting user access to Internet Explorer.

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