CVE-2006-5152: XSS
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a UTF-7 encoded URL that is returned in a large HTTP 404 error message without an explicit charset, a related issue to CVE-2006-0032.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5152?
CVE-2006-5152 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5152?
To mitigate CVE-2006-5152, users are advised to upgrade to a more recent version of Internet Explorer or apply relevant security patches provided by Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-5152?
CVE-2006-5152 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0.2900.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-5152 enable?
CVE-2006-5152 enables remote attackers to execute cross-site scripting (XSS) via UTF-7 encoded URLs.
Is CVE-2006-5152 related to any other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2006-5152 is related to CVE-2006-0032 as both involve issues with character encoding in Internet Explorer.