CVE-2006-5162: Medium severity microsoft internet explorer vulnerability
wininet.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unhandled exception and crash) via a long Content-Type header, which triggers a stack overflow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5162?
CVE-2006-5162 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause Internet Explorer to crash.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5162?
To mitigate CVE-2006-5162, users should upgrade to a patched version of Internet Explorer.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2006-5162?
CVE-2006-5162 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.5, and 6.0, specifically their Service Packs.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-5162 enable?
CVE-2006-5162 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack through a crafted HTTP header.
What symptoms indicate an exploitation of CVE-2006-5162?
Symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2006-5162 include the unexpected crash of Internet Explorer when processing a specific HTTP request.