CVE-2006-3915
First published: Fri Jul 28 2006(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by iterating over any native function, as demonstrated with the window.alert function, 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 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3915?
CVE-2006-3915 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause denial of service by crashing Internet Explorer 6.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3915?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3915, users should update to a more recent version of Internet Explorer or apply patches from Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-3915?
CVE-2006-3915 affects Internet Explorer 6.0, including versions 6.0-sp1 and 6.0-sp2.
What impact does CVE-2006-3915 have on users?
While CVE-2006-3915 primarily causes crashes, it may lead to temporary data loss or disruption of user sessions.
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