Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by setting the location or URL property of a MHTMLFile ActiveX object.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
References
- http://browserfun.blogspot.com/2006/07/mobb-16-mhtmlfile-location.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/27108
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19013
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2831
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27761
- http://browserfun.blogspot.com/2006/07/mobb-16-mhtmlfile-location.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/27108
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19013
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2831
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27761
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3659?
CVE-2006-3659 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by setting the location or URL property of a MHTMLFile ActiveX object.
How severe is CVE-2006-3659?
CVE-2006-3659 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-2006-3659?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.