What is the severity of CVE-2006-3511?

CVE-2006-3511 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability with a moderate severity level.

How does CVE-2006-3511 affect Internet Explorer?

CVE-2006-3511 allows remote attackers to crash Internet Explorer 6 by exploiting a null dereference through the HtmlDlgSafeHelper object's fonts property.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-3511?

CVE-2006-3511 affects Internet Explorer 6.0 and its service packs, specifically 6.0-sp1 and 6.0-sp2.

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2006-3511?

To mitigate CVE-2006-3511, consider upgrading to a more recent version of Internet Explorer or applying any security patches provided by Microsoft.

Is Windows XP SP2 impacted by CVE-2006-3511?

CVE-2006-3511 specifically affects Internet Explorer 6, but Windows XP SP2 itself is not directly vulnerable as it does not include the HtmlDlgSafeHelper object.

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CVE-2006-3511

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

11/7/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-3511

First published: Tue Jul 11 2006(Updated: )

Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by setting the fonts property of the HtmlDlgSafeHelper object, which triggers a null dereference.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=6.0
Internet Explorer	=6.0-sp1
Internet Explorer	=6.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3511?
CVE-2006-3511 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability with a moderate severity level.
How does CVE-2006-3511 affect Internet Explorer?
CVE-2006-3511 allows remote attackers to crash Internet Explorer 6 by exploiting a null dereference through the HtmlDlgSafeHelper object's fonts property.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-3511?
CVE-2006-3511 affects Internet Explorer 6.0 and its service packs, specifically 6.0-sp1 and 6.0-sp2.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2006-3511?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3511, consider upgrading to a more recent version of Internet Explorer or applying any security patches provided by Microsoft.
Is Windows XP SP2 impacted by CVE-2006-3511?
CVE-2006-3511 specifically affects Internet Explorer 6, but Windows XP SP2 itself is not directly vulnerable as it does not include the HtmlDlgSafeHelper object.

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