Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in URLMON.DLL in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 and XP SP1, with versions the MS06-042 patch before 20060912, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a GZIP-encoded website that was the target of an HTTP redirect, due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2006-3869.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | 64-bit |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20060912.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1555
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016839
- http://weblog.infoworld.com/techwatch/archives/007870.htmlPatchURL Repurposed
- http://www.osvdb.org/30834
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/445835/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19987
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-04
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28893
- http://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20060912.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1555
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016839
- http://weblog.infoworld.com/techwatch/archives/007870.htmlPatchURL Repurposed
- http://www.osvdb.org/30834
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/445835/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3873?
CVE-2006-3873 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in URLMON.DLL in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 and XP SP1, with versions the MS06-042 patch before 20060912, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of...
How severe is CVE-2006-3873?
CVE-2006-3873 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-2006-3873?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.