CVE-2006-3898
First published: Thu Jul 27 2006(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by calling the Click method of the Internet.HHCtrl.1 ActiveX object before initializing the URL, which triggers a null dereference.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | =6.0 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3898?
CVE-2006-3898 has a moderate severity level as it causes a denial of service by crashing the Internet Explorer application.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3898?
To fix CVE-2006-3898, upgrade Microsoft Internet Explorer to a version that is not vulnerable, such as later versions than 6.0 SP2.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-3898?
CVE-2006-3898 affects Internet Explorer 6.0, including SP1 and SP2 on Windows XP.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-3898?
CVE-2006-3898 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
Can CVE-2006-3898 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-3898 can be exploited remotely by attackers to crash the web browser.
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