CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2006-6885

First published: Sun Dec 31 2006(Updated: )

An ActiveX control in SwDir.dll in Macromedia Shockwave 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) via a long string in the swURL attribute.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Shockwave Player=10
=10

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-6885?

    CVE-2006-6885 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-6885?

    To fix CVE-2006-6885, update Macromedia Shockwave to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2006-6885?

    CVE-2006-6885 affects Macromedia Shockwave version 10.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2006-6885 enable?

    CVE-2006-6885 enables remote attackers to crash Internet Explorer 7.

  • Can CVE-2006-6885 be exploited via the web?

    Yes, CVE-2006-6885 can be exploited through a malicious web page using a long string in the swURL attribute.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203