CVE-2006-3658: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Published Jul 17, 2006
·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.
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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.