CVE-2006-3591: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Jul 14 2006(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by accessing the URL property of a TriEditDocument.TriEditDocument object before it has been initialized, which triggers a NULL pointer 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3591?
CVE-2006-3591 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3591?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3591, users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer or apply any available security patches.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-3591?
CVE-2006-3591 affects Internet Explorer 6.0, as well as 6.0 SP1 and 6.0 SP2.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2006-3591?
CVE-2006-3591 is caused by accessing the URL property of an uninitialized TriEditDocument object, resulting in a NULL pointer dereference.
Who can exploit CVE-2006-3591?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2006-3591 by triggering the application crash through malicious web content.
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