CVE-2006-2766: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jun 02 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in INETCOMM.DLL, as used in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 through 6.0 SP2, Windows Explorer, Outlook Express 6, and possibly other programs, allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long mhtml URI in the URL value in a URL file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7.0-beta1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7.0-beta2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20384
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016654
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/891204
- http://www.osvdb.org/25949
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435492/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435609/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435616/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18198
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-220A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2088
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-043
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26810
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A441
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2766?
CVE-2006-2766 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service through a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2766?
The best way to mitigate CVE-2006-2766 is to apply the latest security patches released by Microsoft for affected software versions.
Which software is affected by CVE-2006-2766?
CVE-2006-2766 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Outlook Express 6, and potentially other applications that utilize INETCOMM.DLL.
Can CVE-2006-2766 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-2766 can be exploited by remote user-assisted attackers through specially crafted long mhtml URIs.
What is the impact of CVE-2006-2766?
The impact of CVE-2006-2766 is primarily a denial of service, resulting in application crashes.
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