Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 does not properly handle uninitialized COM objects, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by the Nth function in the DirectAnimation.DATuple ActiveX control, aka "COM Object Instantiation Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21396Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016663
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/959049US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/27852
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442728/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19340
- http://www.tippingpoint.com/security/advisories/TSRT-06-09.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-220A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3212Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-04
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21396Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016663
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/959049US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/27852
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3638?
CVE-2006-3638 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 does not properly handle uninitialized COM objects, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary...
How severe is CVE-2006-3638?
CVE-2006-3638 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-2006-3638?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.