CVE-2006-2094: Race Condition
First published: Sat Apr 29 2006(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer before Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, when Prompt is configured in Security Settings, uses modal dialogs to verify that a user wishes to run an ActiveX control or perform other risky actions, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to construct a race condition that tricks a user into clicking an object or pressing keys that are actually applied to a "Yes" approval for executing the control.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5.0.1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5.0.1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5.0.1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5.0.1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5-sp2 | |
| 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 | =5.5 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5-preview | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7.0-beta1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7.0-beta2 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-07/0264.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-04/0759.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2006-q2/0019.html
- http://student.missouristate.edu/m/matthew007/advisories.asp?adv=2006-02
- http://www.squarefree.com/2004/07/01/race-conditions-in-security-dialogs/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17713
- http://www.osvdb.org/22351
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015720
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-April/045589.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1559
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26111
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2094?
CVE-2006-2094 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its reliance on user interaction.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2094?
To fix CVE-2006-2094, users should upgrade to Internet Explorer 6 or later versions that have been patched.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-2094?
CVE-2006-2094 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.0 and 5.5, along with certain versions of 6.0 before specific service packs.
Can CVE-2006-2094 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-2094 can be exploited remotely, but it requires user assistance to execute the attack.
What types of attacks can result from CVE-2006-2094?
CVE-2006-2094 can lead to user-assisted attacks where malicious ActiveX controls may be executed on the user's system.
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