Vulnerability Description
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by instantiating certain COM objects from Wmm2fxa.dll as ActiveX controls including (1) DXImageTransform.Microsoft.MMSpecialEffect1Input, (2) DXImageTransform.Microsoft.MMSpecialEffect1Input.1, (3) DXImageTransform.Microsoft.MMSpecialEffect2Inputs, (4) DXImageTransform.Microsoft.MMSpecialEffect2Inputs.1, (5) DXImageTransform.Microsoft.MMSpecialEffectInplace1Input, and (6) DXImageTransform.Microsoft.MMSpecialEffectInplace1Input.1, which causes memory corruption during garbage collection.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 5.0.1 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20595Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016291
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/959049US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/26442
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/437041/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18328Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2319Vendor Advisory
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-018.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-02
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26774
- 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
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1303?
CVE-2006-1303 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by instantiating certain COM objects from Wmm2fxa.dl...
How severe is CVE-2006-1303?
CVE-2006-1303 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1303?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.