CVE-2006-3640: Medium severity Microsoft ie vulnerability

Published Aug 9, 2006
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 allows certain script to persist across navigations between pages, which allows remote attackers to obtain the window location of visited web pages in other domains or zones, aka "Window Location Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Affected Software

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

Event History

Aug 9, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3640?

CVE-2006-3640 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3640?

To mitigate CVE-2006-3640, users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What does CVE-2006-3640 exploit in Internet Explorer?

CVE-2006-3640 exploits the ability of scripts to persist across navigations, allowing information disclosure about visited web pages.

4

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-3640?

CVE-2006-3640 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6, specifically on Windows Server 2003 SP1.

5

What type of attack can be facilitated by CVE-2006-3640?

CVE-2006-3640 can facilitate window location information disclosure attacks, potentially compromising user privacy.

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