CVE-2006-7030: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Feb 23 2007(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain malformed HTML, possibly involving applet and base tags without required arguments, which triggers a null pointer dereference in mshtml.dll.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 98 | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Me | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-7030?
CVE-2006-7030 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause Microsoft Internet Explorer to crash.
How does CVE-2006-7030 affect users?
Users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP2 and earlier can experience crashes when encountering specific malformed HTML.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7030?
To mitigate CVE-2006-7030, users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2006-7030?
CVE-2006-7030 primarily affects users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 on Windows operating systems.
Can CVE-2006-7030 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-7030 can be exploited by remote attackers via specially crafted HTML.
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