What is the severity of CVE-2006-2382?

CVE-2006-2382 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How does CVE-2006-2382 affect Microsoft Internet Explorer?

CVE-2006-2382 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1, allowing attackers to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability.

What types of attacks can be executed via CVE-2006-2382?

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine through crafted UTF-8 encoded HTML.

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2006-2382?

To mitigate CVE-2006-2382, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer or apply a relevant security patch.

Is CVE-2006-2382 still a relevant vulnerability today?

While CVE-2006-2382 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant as it demonstrates the risks of using outdated software.

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CVE-2006-2382

critical

CWE

119

13/6/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-2382: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jun 13 2006(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted UTF-8 encoded HTML that results in size discrepancies during conversion to Unicode, aka "HTML Decoding Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=6-sp1
Internet Explorer	=5.01-sp4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2382?
CVE-2006-2382 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How does CVE-2006-2382 affect Microsoft Internet Explorer?
CVE-2006-2382 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1, allowing attackers to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability.
What types of attacks can be executed via CVE-2006-2382?
Attackers can execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine through crafted UTF-8 encoded HTML.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2006-2382?
To mitigate CVE-2006-2382, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer or apply a relevant security patch.
Is CVE-2006-2382 still a relevant vulnerability today?
While CVE-2006-2382 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant as it demonstrates the risks of using outdated software.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2382?
CVE-2006-2382 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How does CVE-2006-2382 affect Microsoft Internet Explorer?
CVE-2006-2382 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1, allowing attackers to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability.
What types of attacks can be executed via CVE-2006-2382?
Attackers can execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine through crafted UTF-8 encoded HTML.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2006-2382?
To mitigate CVE-2006-2382, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer or apply a relevant security patch.
Is CVE-2006-2382 still a relevant vulnerability today?
While CVE-2006-2382 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant as it demonstrates the risks of using outdated software.

CVE-2006-2382: Buffer Overflow

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2382?

How does CVE-2006-2382 affect Microsoft Internet Explorer?

What types of attacks can be executed via CVE-2006-2382?

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2006-2382?

Is CVE-2006-2382 still a relevant vulnerability today?

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What is the severity of CVE-2006-2382?

How does CVE-2006-2382 affect Microsoft Internet Explorer?

What types of attacks can be executed via CVE-2006-2382?

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2006-2382?

Is CVE-2006-2382 still a relevant vulnerability today?