Vulnerability Description
The scripting engine in Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a web page that contains a recurrent call to an infinite loop in Javascript or VBscript, which consumes the stack, as demonstrated by resetting the "location" variable within the loop.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6.0.2900 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425283/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425378/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16687
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24788
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425283/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425378/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16687
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24788
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0830?
CVE-2006-0830 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The scripting engine in Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a web page that contains a recurrent call ...
How severe is CVE-2006-0830?
CVE-2006-0830 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-2006-0830?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.