CVE-2006-3730: Code Injection
First published: Fri Jul 21 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://browserfun.blogspot.com/2006/07/mobb-18-webviewfoldericon-setslice.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19030
- http://www.osvdb.org/27110
- http://riosec.com/msie-setslice-vuln
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-270A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/753044
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.php?storyid=1742
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016941
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22159
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-283A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2882
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27804
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A339
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2440
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-057
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449179/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447490/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447426/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447383/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447174/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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