CVE-2006-3637: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Aug 8, 2006
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 does not properly handle various HTML layout component combinations, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML file that leads to memory corruption, aka "HTML Rendering Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Microsoft ie=6-windows_server_2003_sp1

Event History

Aug 8, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3637?

CVE-2006-3637 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3637?

To mitigate CVE-2006-3637, it's recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer or apply relevant security patches from Microsoft.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-3637?

CVE-2006-3637 affects users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6, particularly on Windows Server 2003 SP1.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-3637?

CVE-2006-3637 can be exploited through crafted HTML files that leverage memory corruption to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-3637?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2006-3637 includes disabling the rendering of scripts or avoiding the use of Internet Explorer for browsing untrusted sites.

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