CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-4888

First published: Tue Sep 19 2006(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a CSS-formatted HTML INPUT element within a DIV element that has a larger size than the INPUT.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Internet Explorer<=6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-4888?

    CVE-2006-4888 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service by causing the application to hang.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-4888?

    To fix CVE-2006-4888, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Microsoft Internet Explorer that doesn't exhibit this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-4888?

    CVE-2006-4888 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and earlier versions.

  • Can CVE-2006-4888 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2006-4888 can be exploited remotely through maliciously crafted CSS-formatted HTML.

  • What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2006-4888?

    CVE-2006-4888 is associated with denial of service attacks that cause the browser to freeze or hang.

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