Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to bypass the Kill bit settings for dangerous ActiveX controls via unknown vectors involving crafted HTML, which can expose the browser to attacks that would otherwise be prevented by the Kill bit setting. NOTE: CERT/CC claims that MS05-054 fixes this issue, but it is not described in MS05-054.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/998297Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-054.mspxPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/23657
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16409
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24379
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/998297Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-054.mspxPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/23657
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16409
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24379
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0057?
CVE-2006-0057 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to bypass the Kill bit settings for dangerous ActiveX controls via unknown vectors involving crafted HTML, which can expose the bro...
How severe is CVE-2006-0057?
CVE-2006-0057 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0057?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.