CVE-2006-3729: Integer Overflow

Published Jul 19, 2006
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Updated

DataSourceControl in Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 with Office installed allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large negative integer argument to the getDataMemberName method of a OWC11.DataSourceControl.11 object, which leads to an integer overflow and a null dereference.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Event History

Jul 19, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Jul 21, 2006
Data Sourced
02:03 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3729?

CVE-2006-3729 has a severity rating that indicates it allows for denial of service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3729?

Fixing CVE-2006-3729 typically involves upgrading to a version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2006-3729?

CVE-2006-3729 affects Internet Explorer 6.0, including versions 6.0 SP1 and 6.0 SP2 on Windows XP SP2.

4

What type of attack exploits CVE-2006-3729?

CVE-2006-3729 can be exploited to cause a denial of service, leading to crashes of the affected Internet Explorer application.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-3729?

As of now, the recommended workaround for CVE-2006-3729 is to not use the vulnerable version of Internet Explorer.

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