CVE-2006-3873: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Sep 12 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 20060912, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a GZIP-encoded website that was the target of an HTTP redirect, due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2006-3869.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =64-bit | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =itanium | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://weblog.infoworld.com/techwatch/archives/007870.html
- http://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20060912.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19987
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016839
- http://www.osvdb.org/30834
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1555
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28893
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-042
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/445835/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3873?
CVE-2006-3873 has a severity rating that can lead to denial of service and the potential execution of arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3873?
To fix CVE-2006-3873, ensure that Microsoft Internet Explorer and affected Windows versions are updated with the latest security patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-3873?
CVE-2006-3873 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 and various versions of Windows, including Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-3873?
CVE-2006-3873 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
What attack vector is used for CVE-2006-3873?
CVE-2006-3873 can be exploited through specifically crafted GZIP-encoded URLs.
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