CVE-2006-3897: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Jul 27, 2006
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Updated

Stack overflow in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 on Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by creating an NMSA.ASFSourceMediaDescription.1 ActiveX object with a long dispValue property.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000

Event History

Jul 27, 2006
CVE Published
11:04 AM
Data Sourced
11:04 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3897?

CVE-2006-3897 is considered to have a medium severity level as it can lead to application crashes and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3897?

To fix CVE-2006-3897, users should upgrade their Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version available and apply any relevant security patches.

3

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2006-3897?

CVE-2006-3897 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 on Windows 2000.

4

What versions of Internet Explorer are vulnerable to CVE-2006-3897?

Internet Explorer versions 6.0, 6.0 SP1, and 6.0 SP2 are vulnerable to CVE-2006-3897.

5

Can CVE-2006-3897 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-3897 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted ActiveX objects.

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