CVE-2006-3643: XSS
First published: Wed Aug 09 2006(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."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6-windows_server_2003_sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.01 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-220A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927548
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19417
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016655
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21401
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3213
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28005
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A638
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-044
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-3643?
CVE-2006-3643 is identified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who can exploit CVE-2006-3643?
CVE-2006-3643 can be exploited by remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems.
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