CVE-2006-4687: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 14, 2006
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted layout combinations involving DIV tags and HTML CSS float properties that trigger memory corruption, aka "HTML Rendering Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft ie=6-windows_server_2003_sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-preview
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2

Event History

Nov 14, 2006
CVE Published
09:07 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 15, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4687?

CVE-2006-4687 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4687?

To fix CVE-2006-4687, users should upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Microsoft Internet Explorer.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-4687?

CVE-2006-4687 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01 through 6, including several specific sub-versions.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-4687 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2006-4687 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-4687?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2006-4687 other than applying patches or upgrading software.

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