CVE-2006-3451: Input Validation
First published: Tue Aug 08 2006(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 SP4 and 6 do not properly garbage collect when "multiple imports are used on a styleSheets collection" to construct a chain of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6-windows_server_2003_sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-220A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/262004
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-026.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21396
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19316
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016663
- http://www.osvdb.org/27854
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1343
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3212
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-042
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442578/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3451?
CVE-2006-3451 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3451?
To fix CVE-2006-3451, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Microsoft Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-3451?
CVE-2006-3451 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.0 SP4 and 6 on Windows Server 2003 SP1.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2006-3451?
CVE-2006-3451 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system through specially crafted CSS.
Is CVE-2006-3451 still a threat today?
While CVE-2006-3451 is less of a threat today due to deprecated versions of Internet Explorer, it remains important to ensure that all outdated software is updated or removed.
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