CVE-2006-3472
First published: Mon Jul 10 2006(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and 6.0 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an HTML page with an A tag containing a long title attribute. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3472?
CVE-2006-3472 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How does CVE-2006-3472 affect users of Internet Explorer 6.0?
CVE-2006-3472 allows attackers to crash Internet Explorer 6.0 by exploiting a long title attribute in an A tag.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-3472?
CVE-2006-3472 affects Internet Explorer 6.0 and Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1.
Can CVE-2006-3472 lead to data loss for users?
While CVE-2006-3472 causes a denial of service, it does not directly lead to data loss.
Is there a permanent fix for CVE-2006-3472?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3472, it is recommended to upgrade to a supported version of Internet Explorer.
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