CVE-2006-0830: High severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
The scripting engine in Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a web page that contains a recurrent call to an infinite loop in Javascript or VBscript, which consumes the stack, as demonstrated by resetting the "location" variable within the loop.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0830?
CVE-2006-0830 has been categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0830?
To fix CVE-2006-0830, users should update to a version of Internet Explorer that is no longer vulnerable or apply any available security patches from Microsoft.
What software is affected by CVE-2006-0830?
CVE-2006-0830 specifically affects Internet Explorer version 6.0.2900.
Can CVE-2006-0830 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-0830 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted web pages containing infinite loops in JavaScript or VBScript.
What type of attacks can be executed using CVE-2006-0830?
CVE-2006-0830 can lead to denial of service attacks and potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.