CVE-2006-3513: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Jul 11 2006(Updated: )
danim.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by accessing the Data property of a DirectAnimation DAUserData object before it is initialized, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-windows_xp_sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0.2600 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0.2800 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0.2800.1106 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0.2900.2180 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3513?
CVE-2006-3513 has a severity rating that indicates it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through application crash.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3513?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3513, you should upgrade to a version of Internet Explorer that does not have this vulnerability.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-3513?
CVE-2006-3513 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and its service packs.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-3513?
CVE-2006-3513 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by a NULL pointer dereference.
What can attackers achieve with CVE-2006-3513?
Attackers can use CVE-2006-3513 to crash the Internet Explorer application, leading to denial of service.
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