Vulnerability Description
Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by setting the Enabled property of a DXTFilter ActiveX object to true, which triggers a null dereference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | - |
References
- http://www.osvdb.org/27014Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18903ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2732Not Applicable
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27623VDB Entry
- http://www.osvdb.org/27014Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18903ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2732Not Applicable
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27623VDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3512?
CVE-2006-3512 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by setting the Enabled property of a DXTFilter ActiveX object to true, which triggers a null dereference.
How severe is CVE-2006-3512?
CVE-2006-3512 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-3512?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Xp.