CVE-2006-2094: Race Condition

Published Apr 29, 2006
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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.

Affected Software

23 affected components
Microsoft ie=5.0
Microsoft ie=5.0.1
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft ie=5.0.1
Microsoft ie=5.0
Microsoft ie=5.0.1
Microsoft ie=5.0.1
Microsoft ie=5.0
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp2
Microsoft ie=5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp3
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-preview
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0-beta1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0-beta2

Event History

Apr 29, 2006
CVE Published
10:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2094?

CVE-2006-2094 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its reliance on user interaction.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2006-2094 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2006-2094 can be exploited remotely, but it requires user assistance to execute the attack.

5

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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