CVE-2006-3730: Code Injection

Published Jul 19, 2006
·
Updated

Integer overflow in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a 0x7fffffff argument to the setSlice method on a WebViewFolderIcon ActiveX object, which leads to an invalid memory copy.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0
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
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3730?

CVE-2006-3730 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3730?

To fix CVE-2006-3730, users should upgrade Microsoft Internet Explorer to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-3730?

CVE-2006-3730 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 and earlier versions.

4

Can CVE-2006-3730 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-3730 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to affect users who visit a compromised website.

5

What operating system is impacted by CVE-2006-3730?

CVE-2006-3730 impacts Microsoft Windows XP SP2 when running Internet Explorer 6.

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