CVE-2006-0753: Low severity Microsoft ie vulnerability
Published Feb 18, 2006
·Updated
Memory leak in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Service Pack 2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via JavaScript that uses setInterval to repeatedly call a function to set the value of window.status.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft ie=6-windows_xp_sp2
Event History
Feb 18, 2006
CVE Published
02:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0753?
CVE-2006-0753 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability with moderate severity.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-0753?
To fix CVE-2006-0753, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-0753?
CVE-2006-0753 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 running on Windows XP Service Pack 2.
4
Can CVE-2006-0753 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-0753 can be exploited remotely by using JavaScript in a web page.
5
What kind of attack does CVE-2006-0753 facilitate?
CVE-2006-0753 facilitates a denial of service attack by causing excessive memory consumption.