First published: Tue Jun 13 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "unexpected data" related to "parameter validation" in the DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Light ActiveX control, which causes Internet Explorer to crash in a way that enables the code execution.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
Internet Explorer | =5.01-sp4 |
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CVE-2006-2383 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2006-2383, users should upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer or apply all necessary security patches.
CVE-2006-2383 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1.
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2006-2383 can potentially lead to unauthorized access and data theft.
Currently, disabling or blocking the ActiveX control associated with CVE-2006-2383 is a potential workaround until patches are applied.