Vulnerability Description
Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2, when Outlook is installed, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by calling the NewDefaultItem function of an OVCtl (OVCtl.OVCtl.1) ActiveX object, which triggers a null dereference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 |
References
- http://browserfun.blogspot.com/2006/07/mobb-20-ovctl-newdefaultitem.htmlExploit
- http://www.osvdb.org/27112
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19079Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2915
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27845
- http://browserfun.blogspot.com/2006/07/mobb-20-ovctl-newdefaultitem.htmlExploit
- http://www.osvdb.org/27112
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19079Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2915
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27845
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3910?
CVE-2006-3910 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2, when Outlook is installed, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by calling the NewDefaultItem function of an OVCtl (OVCtl.OVCtl.1) Active...
How severe is CVE-2006-3910?
CVE-2006-3910 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-2006-3910?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie.