CVE-2006-4495
First published: Thu Aug 31 2006(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code by instantiating certain Windows 2000 ActiveX COM Objects including (1) ciodm.dll, (2) myinfo.dll, (3) msdxm.ocx, and (4) creator.dll.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =professional-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =datacenter_server-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =professional-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =professional | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =2000_server-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =advanced_server-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =advanced_server-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =2000_server-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =2000_server | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =advanced_server-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =datacenter_server | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =datacenter_server-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =datacenter_server-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =professional-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =advanced_server | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =advanced_server-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =datacenter_server-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =professional-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =2000_server-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =2000_server-sp4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4495?
CVE-2006-4495 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4495?
Fixing CVE-2006-4495 requires applying the official security patches released by Microsoft for affected versions of Internet Explorer and Windows.
Which versions of Microsoft software are affected by CVE-2006-4495?
CVE-2006-4495 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 and various versions of Windows 2003 Server including 2000 Server and its service packs.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-4495?
Exploitation of CVE-2006-4495 may lead to memory corruption allowing attackers to crash the browser or execute malicious code.
Is CVE-2006-4495 still a threat today?
While CVE-2006-4495 was identified many years ago, it may still pose a risk to legacy systems that remain unpatched and in use.
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