CVE-2007-0811: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Feb 7, 2007
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 on Windows 2000, and 6.0 SP2 on Windows XP, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via an HTML document containing a certain JavaScript for loop with an empty loop body, possibly involving getElementById.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft ie=6
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp2

Event History

Feb 7, 2007
CVE Published
11:28 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0811?

CVE-2007-0811 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-0811?

To mitigate CVE-2007-0811, users should upgrade to a supported version of Internet Explorer or apply any available security patches.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2007-0811?

CVE-2007-0811 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 on Windows 2000 and 6.0 SP2 on Windows XP.

4

Can CVE-2007-0811 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-0811 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted HTML documents.

5

What are the symptoms of CVE-2007-0811 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2007-0811 typically results in a denial of service, causing Internet Explorer to crash.

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