Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in URLMON.DLL in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL with an International Domain Name (IDN) using double-byte character sets (DBCS), aka the "Double Byte Character Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-04/0227.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18957Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015900
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/341028US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17454
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-101A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1318Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-01
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25551
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-04/0227.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18957Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015900
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1189?
CVE-2006-1189 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in URLMON.DLL in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL with an International Domain Name (IDN) using double-byt...
How severe is CVE-2006-1189?
CVE-2006-1189 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1189?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.