Vulnerability Description
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP SP2 and earlier allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar and possibly conduct phishing attacks by re-opening the window to a malicious Shockwave Flash application, then changing the window location back to a trusted URL while the Flash application is still loading. NOTE: this is a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1192.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/Internet_Explorer_Address_Bar_Spoofing_Vulnerability_Test/Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19521ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016291
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/429719/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/429891/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440851/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17404Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1218
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2319Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-02
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25634
- 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-2006-1626?
CVE-2006-1626 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP SP2 and earlier allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar and possibly conduct phishing attacks by re-opening the window to a malicious Shockwave Flash applic...
How severe is CVE-2006-1626?
CVE-2006-1626 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1626?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Xp.