CVE-2006-3643: XSS

Published Aug 9, 2006
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 permits access to local "HTML-embedded resource files" in the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) library, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands, aka "MMC Redirect Cross-Site Scripting 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-2006-3643?

CVE-2006-3643 has a moderate severity rating due to its ability to allow unauthorized remote access and execution of commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3643?

To fix CVE-2006-3643, upgrade to a supported version of Internet Explorer that is not vulnerable to this cross-site scripting attack.

3

What are the affected software versions for CVE-2006-3643?

CVE-2006-3643 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 and 6 on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows Server 2003 SP1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-3643?

CVE-2006-3643 is identified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2006-3643?

CVE-2006-3643 can be exploited by remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems.

Contact

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