CVE-2006-4464: Medium severity Nokia Symbian vulnerability
Published Aug 31, 2006
·Updated
The Nokia Browser, possibly Nokia Symbian 60 Browser 3rd edition, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via JavaScript that constructs a large Unicode string.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Nokia Symbian=s60-3
Event History
Aug 31, 2006
CVE Published
08:04 PM
Sep 1, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4464?
CVE-2006-4464 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-4464?
To mitigate CVE-2006-4464, users should ensure they are using updated versions of the Nokia Browser or, if possible, switch to a different browser.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-4464?
CVE-2006-4464 specifically affects the Nokia Symbian S60 3rd edition Browser.
4
What type of attack is described in CVE-2006-4464?
CVE-2006-4464 describes a denial of service attack that is executed via crafted JavaScript.
5
What happens if I exploit CVE-2006-4464?
Exploiting CVE-2006-4464 can lead to crashing the Nokia browser, resulting in service disruption.