CVE-2006-3869: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Aug 23 2006(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in URLMON.DLL in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 and XP SP1, with versions the MS06-042 patch before 20060824, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long URL on a website that uses HTTP 1.1 compression.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923762/
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/923762.mspx
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/821156
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016731
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19667
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21557
- http://www.nsfocus.com/english/homepage/research/0608.htm
- http://www.osvdb.org/28132
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1441
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3356
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28893
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28522
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444319/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444241/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444046/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3869?
CVE-2006-3869 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3869?
To fix CVE-2006-3869, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-3869?
CVE-2006-3869 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 and XP SP1.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-3869?
CVE-2006-3869 can be exploited by attackers to crash the browser or execute arbitrary code via specially crafted URLs.
What are the symptoms of an exploit of CVE-2006-3869?
Symptoms of an exploit of CVE-2006-3869 may include browser crashes or unexpected behavior when accessing specific URLs.
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