CVE-2006-7206
First published: Fri Jun 22 2007(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by creating a ADODB.Recordset object and making a series of calls to the NextRecordset method with a long string argument, which causes an "invalid memory access" in the SysFreeString function, a different issue than CVE-2006-3510 and CVE-2006-3899.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-7206?
CVE-2006-7206 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability with potential for significant impact.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7206?
To mitigate CVE-2006-7206, users should upgrade to a supported version of Internet Explorer or apply any available security patches from Microsoft.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-7206?
CVE-2006-7206 primarily affects users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2006-7206?
CVE-2006-7206 is associated with remote denial of service attacks that can cause the browser to crash.
Can CVE-2006-7206 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-7206 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending crafted requests to the affected Internet Explorer version.
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