CVE-2006-3513: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Jul 11, 2006
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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.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Microsoft ie=6.0
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp2
Microsoft ie=6.0-windows_xp_sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2600
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2800
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2800.1106
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2900.2180

Event History

Jul 11, 2006
CVE Published
11:05 PM
Jul 12, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-3513?

CVE-2006-3513 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and its service packs.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-3513?

CVE-2006-3513 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by a NULL pointer dereference.

5

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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