What is the severity of CVE-2006-1189?

CVE-2006-1189 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I mitigate CVE-2006-1189?

Mitigation for CVE-2006-1189 involves upgrading to a non-vulnerable version of Internet Explorer or applying security patches provided by Microsoft.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-1189?

CVE-2006-1189 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, 5.1, and 6.0.

What attack vectors are used in CVE-2006-1189?

CVE-2006-1189 can be exploited through crafted URLs that utilize International Domain Names with double-byte character sets.

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2006-1189?

Exploitation of CVE-2006-1189 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing an attacker to take control of the affected system.

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CVE-2006-1189

critical

CWE

119

11/4/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-1189: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Apr 11 2006(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in URLMON.DLL in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL with an International Domain Name (IDN) using double-byte character sets (DBCS), aka the "Double Byte Character Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=5.01
Internet Explorer	=5.5
Internet Explorer	=5.1
Internet Explorer	=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1189?
CVE-2006-1189 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I mitigate CVE-2006-1189?
Mitigation for CVE-2006-1189 involves upgrading to a non-vulnerable version of Internet Explorer or applying security patches provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-1189?
CVE-2006-1189 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, 5.1, and 6.0.
What attack vectors are used in CVE-2006-1189?
CVE-2006-1189 can be exploited through crafted URLs that utilize International Domain Names with double-byte character sets.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2006-1189?
Exploitation of CVE-2006-1189 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing an attacker to take control of the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1189?
CVE-2006-1189 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I mitigate CVE-2006-1189?
Mitigation for CVE-2006-1189 involves upgrading to a non-vulnerable version of Internet Explorer or applying security patches provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-1189?
CVE-2006-1189 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, 5.1, and 6.0.
What attack vectors are used in CVE-2006-1189?
CVE-2006-1189 can be exploited through crafted URLs that utilize International Domain Names with double-byte character sets.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2006-1189?
Exploitation of CVE-2006-1189 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing an attacker to take control of the affected system.