CVE-2006-3658: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Jul 17, 2006
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by accessing the object references of a FolderItem ActiveX object, which triggers a null dereference in the security check.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft ie=6-windows_server_2003_sp1

Event History

Jul 17, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3658?

CVE-2006-3658 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3658?

To fix CVE-2006-3658, users should apply the latest updates or patches provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 6.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-3658?

CVE-2006-3658 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and Windows Server 2003 SP1 installations.

4

Can CVE-2006-3658 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-3658 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted web pages.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2006-3658?

The main consequence of CVE-2006-3658 is the potential for the affected application to crash, leading to a denial of service.

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