Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack overflow exception) via a DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Gradient ActiveX object with a long (1) StartColorStr or (2) EndColorStr property.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
References
- http://browserfun.blogspot.com/2006/07/mobb-17-dximagetransformmicrosoftgradi.ht
- http://www.osvdb.org/27109
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19029
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2832
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27762
- http://browserfun.blogspot.com/2006/07/mobb-17-dximagetransformmicrosoftgradi.ht
- http://www.osvdb.org/27109
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19029
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2832
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27762
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3657?
CVE-2006-3657 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack overflow exception) via a DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Gradient ActiveX object with a long (1) StartColorStr or ...
How severe is CVE-2006-3657?
CVE-2006-3657 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-2006-3657?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.